Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Desmopressin Intranasal is used in dogs for Central diabetes insipidus. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desmopressin Intranasal in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: DDAVP Nasal Spray
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Apply to conjunctival sac (not nasal) | 1-4 drops conjunctival q12-24h | Long-term | Central diabetes insipidus | Strong | Valandro MA, de Pietro A, Martins DB. Diabetes Insipidus in a Dog. Acta Scientiae Veterinariae. 2013;41.; Nelson R. Polyuria, polydipsia, and diabetes insipidus. Paper presented at: Proceedings: World Small Animal Veterinary Assoc. World Congress 2002. PMID: 42428181 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.380 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Desmopressin Intranasal dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Apply to conjunctival sac (not nasal) 1-4 drops conjunctival q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Desmopressin Intranasal in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Desmopressin Intranasal in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Desmopressin Intranasal is indicated in dogs for: Central diabetes insipidus.
These are general warnings for Desmopressin Intranasal across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Conjunctival application in dogs/cats (drops into conjunctival sac). Used for central diabetes insipidus and von Willebrand disease testing. Water intoxication risk — monitor intake.
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 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.