Barium Sulfate for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Barium Sulfate is used in dog for GI contrast study (radiography). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Barium Sulfate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Novopaque, E-Z-HD
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 ml/kg | Single administration for study | Single radiographic study | GI contrast study (radiography) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Radiopaque contrast agent that coats GI mucosa, allowing visualization of GI anatomy and motility on radiographs. Not absorbed systemically.
Side effects & warnings
CONTRAINDICATED if GI perforation suspected (barium peritonitis is fatal). Use iodinated contrast instead if perforation possible. Aspiration causes severe pneumonitis. Constipation after study.
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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Barium Sulfate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Barium Sulfate 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.