Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Desmopressin Intranasal is used in dog for Central diabetes insipidus. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desmopressin Intranasal in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: DDAVP Nasal Spray
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1-4 drops conjunctival q12-24h | Long-term | Central diabetes insipidus | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Synthetic vasopressin analog (DDAVP) selective for V2 receptors. Promotes water reabsorption in collecting ducts. Applied to conjunctiva in small animals.
Conjunctival application in dogs/cats (drops into conjunctival sac). Used for central diabetes insipidus and von Willebrand disease testing. Water intoxication risk — monitor intake.
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? Desmopressin Intranasal 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.