Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Carboplatin is used in dog for Osteosarcoma, carcinomas, melanoma. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carboplatin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Paraplatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 300 mg/m2 | q21 days | 4-6 cycles | Osteosarcoma, carcinomas, melanoma | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Platinum compound forming DNA intrastrand crosslinks and adducts inhibiting DNA replication and transcription. Cell-cycle non-specific.
Less nephrotoxic than cisplatin. Dose-limiting myelosuppression (thrombocytopenia nadir 14-21 days). FATAL IN CATS at standard dog doses. Monitor CBC.
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? Carboplatin 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.