Boswellia Serrata Extract for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Boswellia Serrata Extract is used in dog for Osteoarthritis anti-inflammatory adjunct. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Boswellia Serrata Extract in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–40 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term as supplement | Osteoarthritis anti-inflammatory adjunct | Weak | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Boswellic acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase, reducing leukotriene synthesis. Anti-inflammatory and potential anti-neoplastic properties without GI side effects of NSAIDs.
Side effects & warnings
Limited veterinary clinical data. Generally well tolerated. May interact with other anti-inflammatory drugs. GI upset possible at high doses.
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 Supplement drugs with dog dosing
Boswellia Serrata Extract dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Boswellia Serrata Extract 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.