Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Capromorelin is dosed at 3 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Capromorelin (Entyce) [product label]. Leawood, KS: Aratana Therapeutics, Inc; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01).. Capromorelin is used in dogs for Inappetence. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Capromorelin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Entyce, Elura
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 3 mg/kg | q24h | Until appetite restored | Inappetence | Strong | Capromorelin (Entyce) [product label]. Leawood, KS: Aratana Therapeutics, Inc; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01). |
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Growth hormone secretagogue receptor agonist mimicking ghrelin. Stimulates appetite and increases growth hormone and IGF-1.
FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Capromorelin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 3 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Capromorelin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Capromorelin in dogs include: Until appetite restored. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Capromorelin is indicated in dogs for: Inappetence.
These are general warnings for Capromorelin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.
Why a species-specific page? Capromorelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.