Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) is used in dog for Emesis induction (recent toxin ingestion). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: H2O2 3% USP
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 ml/kg | Single dose; repeat x1 if no emesis | Single use; vomiting expected within 10-15 minutes | Emesis induction (recent toxin ingestion) | Strong | ASPCA Toxicology Protocols; AAPCC Guidelines |
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Local irritant that stimulates pharyngeal and gastric sensory neurons triggering the emetic reflex via vagal afferents to the vomiting center.
Dogs ONLY — do NOT use in cats (severe hemorrhagic gastritis). Use only 3% solution. May repeat once. Do not use if caustic or sharp object ingested. Maximum 45ml per dose.
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? Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) 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.