Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Haloperidol is dosed at 0.05–0.2 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Verified against Veterinary Psychopharmacology (Crowell-Davis), 2nd Ed, p.234 (2026-08-01).. Haloperidol is used in dogs for Severe aggression (last resort). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Haloperidol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Haldol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | q12h | Short-term use preferred | Severe aggression (last resort) | Weak | Verified against Veterinary Psychopharmacology (Crowell-Davis), 2nd Ed, p.234 (2026-08-01). |
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High risk of extrapyramidal signs and tardive dyskinesia. Hepatotoxic. Used in psittacines at very low doses. Monitor for rigidity and tremors.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Haloperidol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.05–0.2 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Haloperidol in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Haloperidol in dogs include: Short-term use preferred. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Haloperidol is indicated in dogs for: Severe aggression (last resort).
These are general warnings for Haloperidol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High risk of extrapyramidal signs and tardive dyskinesia. Hepatotoxic. Used in psittacines at very low doses. Monitor for rigidity and tremors.
Why a species-specific page? Haloperidol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.