Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Domperidone is used in dog for Gastroparesis, GER. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Domperidone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Motilium, Equidone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg | q8h | Variable | Gastroparesis, GER | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Peripheral dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Enhances GI motility and increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Also increases prolactin release.
Does not cross blood-brain barrier (fewer CNS effects than metoclopramide). QT prolongation risk. Used in horses for fescue toxicosis to restore lactation.
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? Domperidone 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.