Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Clodronate is dosed at 20–25 mg/kg SC Single dose or monthly in dogs, per JAVMA; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database. Clodronate is used in dogs for Bone pain, osteolytic lesions, pathological bone resorption. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clodronate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Osphos
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 20–25 mg/kg | Single dose or monthly | Single injection; may repeat monthly based on response | Bone pain, osteolytic lesions, pathological bone resorption | Weak | JAVMA; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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Inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by being incorporated into ATP analogs that are cytotoxic to osteoclasts. Reduces pathological bone remodeling and associated pain.
FDA-approved for horses with navicular syndrome. Renal toxicity possible at high doses. May cause GI signs, colic, or transient discomfort post-injection. Limited small animal data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clodronate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 20–25 mg/kg Single dose or monthly. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clodronate in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Clodronate in dogs include: Single injection; may repeat monthly based on response. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clodronate is indicated in dogs for: Bone pain, osteolytic lesions, pathological bone resorption.
These are general warnings for Clodronate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for horses with navicular syndrome. Renal toxicity possible at high doses. May cause GI signs, colic, or transient discomfort post-injection. Limited small animal data.
Why a species-specific page? Clodronate 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.