Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cholestyramine is dosed at 2–3 g/dog (NOT g/kg) PO PO twice daily (q12h) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Cholestyramine is used in dogs for Bile acid diarrhea / hyperlipidemia / toxin binding. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cholestyramine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Questran, Prevalite
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–3 g/dog (NOT g/kg) | PO twice daily (q12h) | Variable; adjust based on response | Bile acid diarrhea / hyperlipidemia / toxin binding | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds bile acids in the intestinal lumen forming an insoluble complex excreted in feces, reducing bile acid reabsorption and lowering cholesterol.
Can bind other oral medications — separate administration by 2 hours. Constipation common. Mix well with liquid before administering.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cholestyramine dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 2–3 g/dog (NOT g/kg) PO twice daily (q12h). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cholestyramine in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Cholestyramine in dogs include: Variable; adjust based on response. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cholestyramine is indicated in dogs for: Bile acid diarrhea / hyperlipidemia / toxin binding.
These are general warnings for Cholestyramine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can bind other oral medications — separate administration by 2 hours. Constipation common. Mix well with liquid before administering.
Why a species-specific page? Cholestyramine 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.