Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Folic Acid is used in dog for Folate supplementation (with sulfonamides/methotrexate). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Folic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Folate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | q24h | Duration of primary drug therapy | Folate supplementation (with sulfonamides/methotrexate) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential cofactor for one-carbon transfer reactions in DNA and amino acid synthesis. Required for erythropoiesis and cell division.
Supplement during sulfonamide and methotrexate therapy. Low levels in some GI diseases. Very safe. Concurrent with cobalamin supplementation often needed.
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? Folic Acid 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.