Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Kaolin-Pectin is dosed at 1–2 ml/kg PO q6-8h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Kaolin-Pectin is used in dogs for Non-specific diarrhea (symptomatic). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Kaolin-Pectin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kaopectate, Kao-Pect
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 ml/kg | q6-8h | 1-3 days | Non-specific diarrhea (symptomatic) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Kaolin adsorbs toxins and bacteria in GI tract. Pectin forms protective coating on intestinal mucosa. Does not reduce fluid loss.
OTC product. NOTE: Many current Kaopectate products contain bismuth subsalicylate instead — verify formulation. May reduce absorption of other oral drugs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Kaolin-Pectin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–2 ml/kg q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Kaolin-Pectin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Kaolin-Pectin in dogs include: 1-3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Kaolin-Pectin is indicated in dogs for: Non-specific diarrhea (symptomatic).
These are general warnings for Kaolin-Pectin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTC product. NOTE: Many current Kaopectate products contain bismuth subsalicylate instead — verify formulation. May reduce absorption of other oral drugs.
Why a species-specific page? Kaolin-Pectin 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.