Which species have cited Enoxaparin dosing data?

Enoxaparin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Is Enoxaparin a controlled substance?

Enoxaparin is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

What are the side effects of Enoxaparin?

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Enoxaparin: Monitor anti-Xa activity. Cats may require more frequent dosing than dogs. Hemorrhage risk. Avoid in active bleeding.

Enoxaparin

US brand names:Lovenox

Calculate dosage

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Enoxaparin is dosed at 0.8–1 mg/kg SC q6-8h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Enoxaparin, Dosages, DOGS - printed p.449 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Enoxaparin monograph, printed p.449, DOGS: "Thromboprophylaxis (extra-label):. a) 0.8 - 1 mg/kg SC every 6 to 8 hours." That is the only canine heading in the monograph. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Cardiovascular

Routes

Indications

Arterial thromboembolism treatmentThromboprophylaxis (prevention only)

Mechanism of Action

Low molecular weight heparin with predominant anti-factor Xa activity, inhibiting thrombin generation and fibrin formation.

Side effects & warnings

Monitor anti-Xa activity. Cats may require more frequent dosing than dogs. Hemorrhage risk. Avoid in active bleeding.

Species with Enoxaparin dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs All Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	SC	0.8–1 mg/kg	q6-8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Enoxaparin, Dosages, DOGS - printed p.449 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Enoxaparin monograph, printed p.449, DOGS: "Thromboprophylaxis (extra-label):. a) 0.8 - 1 mg/kg SC every 6 to 8 hours." That is the only canine heading in the monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.
Cat (Domestic)	SC	0.75–1 mg/kg	q6-12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Enoxaparin, Dosages, CATS - printed p.449; corroborated verbatim by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed printed p.192Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.

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· Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Enoxaparin, Dosages, CATS - printed p.449; corroborated verbatim by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed printed p.192
· Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Enoxaparin, Dosages, DOGS - printed p.449 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Enoxaparin monograph, printed p.449, DOGS: "Thromboprophylaxis (extra-label):. a) 0.8 - 1 mg/kg SC every 6 to 8 hours." That is the only canine heading in the monograph.

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