Auranofin for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Auranofin is used in dog for Pemphigus (adjunctive). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Auranofin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ridaura
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | q12h | Months | Pemphigus (adjunctive) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Oral gold salt with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Inhibits macrophage and lymphocyte function. Mechanism not fully understood.
Side effects & warnings
Used for immune-mediated skin diseases (pemphigus). Slow onset (weeks to months). Toxicity: diarrhea, proteinuria, bone marrow suppression. Monitor CBC and urinalysis. Largely replaced by newer agents.
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 Immunosuppressant drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Auranofin 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.