Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Dicyclomine is used in dog for GI spasm / irritable bowel. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dicyclomine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bentyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.15–0.3 mg/kg | q8h | Short-term for symptomatic relief | GI spasm / irritable bowel | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Anticholinergic/antispasmodic that directly relaxes smooth muscle of the GI tract and inhibits muscarinic receptors.
Anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia. Avoid in GI obstruction or ileus.
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? Dicyclomine 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.