Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Iron Dextran is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IM Once IM, may repeat at weekly intervals in dogs, per Harvey JW. Microcytic Anemia. In: Feldman BF, Zinkl JG, Jain NC, eds. Schalm's Veterinary Hematology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:200-204. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.720 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.692, Iron Dextran monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Iron Dextran is used in dogs for Iron deficiency anemia. Routes documented in dogs: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iron Dextran in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: INFeD, Ferrodex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–20 mg/kg | Once IM, may repeat at weekly intervals | 1-2 doses | Iron deficiency anemia | Moderate | Harvey JW. Microcytic Anemia. In: Feldman BF, Zinkl JG, Jain NC, eds. Schalm's Veterinary Hematology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:200-204. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.720 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.692, Iron Dextran monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.437 | • 10-20 mg/kg IM of iron dextran once, followed by oral treatment with ferrous sulfate. |
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Provides elemental iron for incorporation into hemoglobin and iron storage proteins. IM depot slowly releases iron over weeks.
Used for iron deficiency anemia when oral iron insufficient. Anaphylaxis risk (test dose recommended). Pain and staining at IM injection site. Dark discoloration of feces.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Iron Dextran dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IM 10–20 mg/kg Once IM, may repeat at weekly intervals. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iron Dextran in dogs: IM.
Cited course lengths for Iron Dextran in dogs include: 1-2 doses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Iron Dextran is indicated in dogs for: Iron deficiency anemia.
These are general warnings for Iron Dextran across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for iron deficiency anemia when oral iron insufficient. Anaphylaxis risk (test dose recommended). Pain and staining at IM injection site. Dark discoloration of feces.
Why a species-specific page? Iron Dextran pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.