Atomoxetine for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atomoxetine is used in dog for Compulsive disorder / hyperactivity. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atomoxetine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Strattera
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–1.8 mg/kg | q24h | 6-8 weeks minimum trial | Compulsive disorder / hyperactivity | Weak | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits presynaptic norepinephrine transporter, increasing noradrenergic tone in the prefrontal cortex without significant dopaminergic effects in the nucleus accumbens.
Side effects & warnings
May cause decreased appetite, GI upset, and urinary retention. Monitor liver enzymes. Not a controlled substance unlike methylphenidate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Atomoxetine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Atomoxetine 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.