Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hyaluronic Acid is used in dogs for Synovitis not associated with damaged articular cartilage (adjunctive). Routes documented in dogs: Intra-articular. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hyaluronic Acid in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Legend, Hyalovet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-articular | See the cited source for the printed regimen | Single injection per joint | Repeat q6-12 months | Synovitis not associated with damaged articular cartilage (adjunctive) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held), Hyaluronate monograph, printed p.606; located 2026-08-06 from the book's running heads. This rule carries no mg/kg figure: the product is dosed by application, and the monograph is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Natural GAG component of synovial fluid and cartilage matrix. Restores viscoelastic properties of synovial fluid. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
FDA-approved (Legend) for equine joint disease (IV or IA). Used in dogs IA. Transient joint effusion after IA injection. Very safe. Aseptic technique essential for IA route.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hyaluronic Acid dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Intra-articular See the cited source for the printed regimen Single injection per joint. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hyaluronic Acid in dogs: Intra-articular.
Cited course lengths for Hyaluronic Acid in dogs include: Repeat q6-12 months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hyaluronic Acid is indicated in dogs for: Synovitis not associated with damaged articular cartilage (adjunctive).
These are general warnings for Hyaluronic Acid across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved (Legend) for equine joint disease (IV or IA). Used in dogs IA. Transient joint effusion after IA injection. Very safe. Aseptic technique essential for IA route.
Why a species-specific page? Hyaluronic Acid 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.