Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Insulin Detemir is used in dog for Diabetes mellitus. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Insulin Detemir in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Levemir
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1–0.3 IU/kg | q12h | Lifelong; adjust based on glucose curves | Diabetes mellitus | Moderate | JVIM 2015; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Acylated insulin analogue that binds albumin after injection, providing slow release and prolonged duration of action with reduced variability.
Hypoglycemia risk. Monitor blood glucose curves. May have shorter duration in cats than glargine. Dose individually.
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? Insulin Detemir 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.