Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aripiprazole is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed. Aripiprazole is used in dogs for Refractory compulsive disorder. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aripiprazole in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Abilify
| 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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Partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. Antagonist at 5-HT2A. Stabilizes dopaminergic activity without full blockade.
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aripiprazole dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aripiprazole in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Aripiprazole in dogs include: 4-8 week trial. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aripiprazole is indicated in dogs for: Refractory compulsive disorder.
These are general warnings for Aripiprazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Less sedating than other antipsychotics. May cause restlessness (akathisia). Limited veterinary data — investigational for refractory behavioral conditions in parrots.
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 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.