Beta-Glucan for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Beta-Glucan is used in dog for Immune support (adjunctive to cancer therapy). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Beta-Glucan in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Imunol, Transfer Factor
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term supplementation during and after cancer treatment | Immune support (adjunctive to cancer therapy) | Weak | Veterinary Immunology Research Literature |
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Mechanism of action
Polysaccharide derived from yeast/mushroom cell walls that activates macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells via dectin-1 receptor binding.
Side effects & warnings
Generally well tolerated orally. IV use in fish aquaculture for immune stimulation. Avoid in autoimmune conditions. Limited clinical trial data in companion animals.
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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Beta-Glucan dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Beta-Glucan 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.