Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fludrocortisone is used in dog for Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fludrocortisone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Florinef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | q12-24h | Lifelong; dose escalation common over months to years | Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion at the distal tubule. Also has glucocorticoid activity.
Monitor electrolytes (Na/K ratio). Dose escalation over time is common. May cause PU/PD, weight gain, hypertension. Used for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's).
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? Fludrocortisone 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.