Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Denamarin is used in dog for Hepatic support / elevated liver enzymes. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Denamarin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Denamarin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg SAMe component | q24h on empty stomach | Long-term hepatic support; minimum 30 days | Hepatic support / elevated liver enzymes | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Combines S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and silybin phosphatidylcholine. SAMe supports glutathione synthesis and hepatocyte repair; silybin provides antioxidant and anti-fibrotic effects.
Give on empty stomach. Generally well tolerated. Mild GI upset possible. Not a substitute for definitive hepatic therapy.
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? Denamarin 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.