Aripiprazole for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aripiprazole is used in dog for Refractory compulsive disorder. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aripiprazole in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Abilify
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | 4-8 week trial | Refractory compulsive disorder | Anecdotal | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. Antagonist at 5-HT2A. Stabilizes dopaminergic activity without full blockade.
Side effects & warnings
Less sedating than other antipsychotics. May cause restlessness (akathisia). Limited veterinary data — investigational for refractory behavioral conditions in parrots.
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 Behavioral drugs with dog dosing
Aripiprazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aripiprazole 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.