Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bupropion is used in dog for Anxiety-related behaviors refractory to SSRIs. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bupropion in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Wellbutrin, Zyban
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12h-q24h | 4-8 week trial | Anxiety-related behaviors refractory to SSRIs | Weak | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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Inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. Minimal serotonergic activity. Used off-label for feather-destructive behavior in birds.
Lowers seizure threshold — contraindicated in patients with seizure history. May cause agitation, tremors, and appetite suppression. Narrow therapeutic index in small species.
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? Bupropion 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.