Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is used in dog for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Viokase, PanaKare Plus, Creon Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 tsp/20kg/meal | With each meal | Lifelong; adjust dose based on stool quality and body weight | Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; ACVIM Consensus on EPI |
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Porcine-derived lipase, amylase, and protease enzymes that replace deficient pancreatic secretions, enabling digestion and absorption of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Mix with food immediately before feeding. May cause oral ulceration if not mixed well. High doses may cause diarrhea. Enzyme potency varies between products.
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? Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) 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.