Interferon Alpha (Feline) for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is used in dog for Immune-mediated disease adjunct. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Roferon-A, Intron A
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 MU/kg | q24h | Long-term low-dose therapy | Immune-mediated disease adjunct | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds to interferon receptors, activating antiviral and immunomodulatory pathways including natural killer cell activation and MHC upregulation.
Side effects & warnings
Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Interferon Alpha (Feline) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Interferon Alpha (Feline) 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.