Aminocaproic Acid for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aminocaproic Acid is used in dog for Degenerative myelopathy, post-surgical bleeding. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminocaproic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amicar
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–25 mg/kg | q8h | Long-term for DM | Degenerative myelopathy, post-surgical bleeding | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits fibrinolysis by blocking plasminogen activator and, to a lesser extent, antiplasmin activity. Stabilizes clots.
Side effects & warnings
Used for degenerative myelopathy (German Shepherds — controversial efficacy), post-surgical hemorrhage. Thrombosis risk. GI upset. Monitor for signs of thromboembolism.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Emergency drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Aminocaproic Acid pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.