Eugenol (Clove Oil) for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Eugenol (Clove Oil) is used in dog for Topical analgesic (dental). Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Eugenol (Clove Oil) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: AQUI-S, Clove Oil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 topical application | PRN | Temporary | Topical analgesic (dental) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Phenylpropanoid that blocks sodium and calcium channels in neural tissue. Provides sedation and anesthesia when absorbed through gills.
Side effects & warnings
Fish and amphibians. Mix with ethanol before adding to water (not water-soluble). Narrow margin between anesthesia and death in some species. Monitor opercular rate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with dog dosing
Eugenol (Clove Oil) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Eugenol (Clove Oil) 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.