Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Enoxaparin is used in dog for Thromboembolism prevention/treatment. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enoxaparin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lovenox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.8–1.5 mg/kg | q6-8h | Short to medium-term; monitor anti-Xa | Thromboembolism prevention/treatment | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Low molecular weight heparin with predominant anti-factor Xa activity, inhibiting thrombin generation and fibrin formation.
Monitor anti-Xa activity. Cats may require more frequent dosing than dogs. Hemorrhage risk. Avoid in active bleeding.
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? Enoxaparin 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.