Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is dosed at 30–90 mg/kg PO q8-12h with meals in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is used in dogs for Hyperphosphatemia (CKD). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amphojel, AlternaGEL
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–90 mg/kg | q8-12h with meals | Long-term; adjust dose to normalize serum phosphorus | Hyperphosphatemia (CKD) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–30 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.51 | • Aluminum hydroxide gel: 10-30 mg/kg • Aluminum hydroxide gel: 10-30 mg/ |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract forming insoluble aluminum phosphate, preventing absorption and reducing serum phosphorus levels.
Constipation common. Long-term use may cause aluminum accumulation. Mix with food for best phosphate binding. Monitor serum phosphorus.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 30–90 mg/kg q8-12h with meals. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in dogs include: Long-term; adjust dose to normalize serum phosphorus. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is indicated in dogs for: Hyperphosphatemia (CKD).
These are general warnings for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Constipation common. Long-term use may cause aluminum accumulation. Mix with food for best phosphate binding. Monitor serum phosphorus.
Why a species-specific page? Aluminum Hydroxide Gel pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.