Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is dosed at 1–2 tsp/20kg/meal PO With each meal in dogs, per Steiner JM. How I Treat--Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Presented at: WSAVA; 2008. doi:10.18578/bnf.286618066; Bunch S. Hepatobiliary and exocrine pancreatic disorders. In: Small Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd ed. Mosby; 2003:472-567. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01).. Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is used in dogs for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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 | Steiner JM. How I Treat--Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Presented at: WSAVA; 2008. doi:10.18578/bnf.286618066; Bunch S. Hepatobiliary and exocrine pancreatic disorders. In: Small Animal Internal Medicine. 3rd ed. Mosby; 2003:472-567. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–2 tsp/20kg/meal With each meal. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in dogs include: Lifelong; adjust dose based on stool quality and body weight. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is indicated in dogs for: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
These are general warnings for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Mix with food immediately before feeding. May cause oral ulceration if not mixed well. High doses may cause diarrhea. Enzyme potency varies between products.
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 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.