Calcitriol Oral for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Calcitriol Oral is used in dog for Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcitriol Oral in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rocaltrol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.0025–0.005 mcg/kg | q24h | Long-term; monitor ionized calcium and PTH levels | Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Active form of vitamin D3 that increases intestinal calcium absorption and suppresses parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Side effects & warnings
Hypercalcemia is a serious risk — monitor ionized calcium closely. Must control phosphorus first. Give on an empty stomach away from phosphate binders.
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 Urinary drugs with dog dosing
Calcitriol Oral dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Calcitriol Oral 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.