Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Desflurane is used in dogs for Maintenance of general anesthesia. Routes documented in dogs: INHALATION. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desflurane in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprane
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INHALATION | Fastest recovery of inhalants | Continuous vaporizer delivery | Duration of procedure | Maintenance of general anesthesia | Strong | Grubb T. Gas anesthetics: Where are we now? Presented at: Proceedings: IVECCS; 2004. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.377 (2026-08-01). |
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Volatile halogenated ether. Enhances inhibitory neurotransmission (GABA, glycine) and inhibits excitatory channels (NMDA, nAChR). Very low blood:gas solubility (0.42).
Requires heated vaporizer (near boiling point at room temperature). Pungent — causes airway irritation, not suitable for mask induction. Fastest recovery of all inhalants. Expensive.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Desflurane dose range in dogs, with cited source references: INHALATION Fastest recovery of inhalants Continuous vaporizer delivery. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Desflurane in dogs: INHALATION.
Cited course lengths for Desflurane in dogs include: Duration of procedure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Desflurane is indicated in dogs for: Maintenance of general anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Desflurane across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Requires heated vaporizer (near boiling point at room temperature). Pungent — causes airway irritation, not suitable for mask induction. Fastest recovery of all inhalants. Expensive.
Why a species-specific page? Desflurane 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.