Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bumetanide is used in dog for Refractory congestive heart failure. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bumetanide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bumex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term or long-term with careful electrolyte monitoring | Refractory congestive heart failure | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Potent loop diuretic that inhibits the Na-K-2Cl co-transporter in the thick ascending limb. Approximately 40x more potent than furosemide mg-for-mg.
High potency requires careful dosing. Monitor electrolytes, hydration. Ototoxicity 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.
Why a species-specific page? Bumetanide 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.