Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Dimercaprol (BAL) is used in dog for Arsenic/Gold poisoning. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dimercaprol (BAL) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: BAL in Oil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3–5 mg/kg | q4-6h x 2d, then q8-12h x 5-7d | Intensive first 48 hours with frequent dosing, then taper over 5-7 days | Arsenic/Gold poisoning | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Dithiol compound that chelates arsenic, gold, mercury, and lead by forming stable ring complexes excreted via bile and urine.
Painful IM injection. Peanut oil vehicle — avoid in peanut-allergic patients. Hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic. Hypertensive crisis possible. Keep patient NPO during treatment.
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? Dimercaprol (BAL) 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.