Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hyaluronic Acid is used in dog for Osteoarthritis. Routes documented in dog: Intra-articular. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hyaluronic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Legend, Hyalovet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-articular | 0 mg/kg | Single injection per joint | Repeat q6-12 months | Osteoarthritis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.