Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Caspofungin is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg IV q24h in dogs, per Schultz RM, Johnson EG, Wisner ER, Brown NA, Byrne BA, Sykes JE. Clinicopathologic and diagnostic imaging characteristics of systemic aspergillosis in 30 dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2008;22(4):851-859. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2008.0125.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01).. Caspofungin is used in dogs for Invasive aspergillosis. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Caspofungin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cancidas
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | 21-42 days | Invasive aspergillosis | Weak | Schultz RM, Johnson EG, Wisner ER, Brown NA, Byrne BA, Sykes JE. Clinicopathologic and diagnostic imaging characteristics of systemic aspergillosis in 30 dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2008;22(4):851-859. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2008.0125.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall. Broad activity against Candida and Aspergillus species.
Hepatic metabolism. Dose reduction in hepatic impairment. Limited veterinary PK data. May cause histamine-related reactions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Caspofungin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 0.5–1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Caspofungin in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Caspofungin in dogs include: 21-42 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Caspofungin is indicated in dogs for: Invasive aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Caspofungin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatic metabolism. Dose reduction in hepatic impairment. Limited veterinary PK data. May cause histamine-related reactions.
Why a species-specific page? Caspofungin 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.