Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Docusate Sodium is used in dog for Constipation (stool softener). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Docusate Sodium in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Colace, Surfak
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term; reassess if no improvement in 3-5 days | Constipation (stool softener) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 500 mg total (PO).
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Anionic surfactant that lowers surface tension allowing water and fat penetration into the stool, producing softer feces.
Mild effect — not effective for acute constipation. Do not administer concurrently with mineral oil (may increase mineral oil absorption).
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? Docusate Sodium 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.