Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ipratropium is used in dog for Chronic bronchitis. Routes documented in dog: Inhalation. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ipratropium in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Atrovent
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 0 mg/kg | Nebulize 0.025-0.05mg/kg q6-8h | As needed | Chronic bronchitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that blocks muscarinic M3 receptors in airway smooth muscle. Reduces bronchoconstriction and secretions.
Poorly absorbed systemically — fewer systemic anticholinergic effects. Can be combined with albuterol. Onset slower than beta-agonists. Used in horses for RAO/heaves.
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? Ipratropium 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.