Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cytarabine is used in dog for GME (granulomatous meningoencephalitis). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cytarabine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cytosar-U
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 50 mg/m2 | SC q12h x 2 days, repeat q3 weeks | Multiple cycles | GME (granulomatous meningoencephalitis) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Converted to ara-CTP which inhibits DNA polymerase and incorporates into DNA causing chain termination. S-phase specific.
Used for lymphoma/leukemia protocols and GME. Myelosuppression dose-limiting. SC CRI protocol for GME (cytarabine arabinoside). Handle with chemotherapy precautions.
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? Cytarabine 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.