Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cisplatin is used in dog for Osteosarcoma, carcinomas. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cisplatin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Platinol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 60–70 mg/m2 | q21 days | 4-6 cycles | Osteosarcoma, carcinomas | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Forms DNA intrastrand and interstrand crosslinks leading to cell death. Most potent platinum agent.
ABSOLUTELY CONTRAINDICATED IN CATS (fatal pulmonary edema). Aggressive saline diuresis required to prevent nephrotoxicity. Severe emesis — antiemetic protocol mandatory. Ototoxic.
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? Cisplatin 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.