Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cobalamin is used in dog for Cobalamin deficiency (EPI, GI disease). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cobalamin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 250–1000 mcg per dog | q7 days x 6 weeks, then monthly | Long-term | Cobalamin deficiency (EPI, GI disease) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. Required for DNA synthesis, erythropoiesis, and neurological function.
Commonly deficient in cats with GI disease (IBD, lymphoma, EPI). SC injection q1-4 weeks or daily high-dose oral. Very safe — water-soluble, excess excreted renally. Monitor serum levels.
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? Cobalamin 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.