Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
DL-Methionine is used in dog for Urinary acidification. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for DL-Methionine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Methio-Form, Ammonil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | Long-term; adjust dose based on urine pH monitoring | Urinary acidification | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential amino acid metabolized to sulfuric acid, lowering urine pH. Acidic urine inhibits struvite crystal formation and some bacterial growth.
Contraindicated in cats with hepatic lipidosis or metabolic acidosis. Monitor urine pH regularly. Overdose can cause Heinz body anemia in cats.
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? DL-Methionine 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.