Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
L-Lysine is used in dog for Herpesvirus supportive care. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for L-Lysine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Enisyl-F, Viralys
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 250–500 mg/animal | q12-24h | As needed | Herpesvirus supportive care | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competes with arginine for absorption and incorporation. Theoretically suppresses herpesvirus replication by reducing arginine availability needed for viral protein synthesis.
Efficacy debated in recent studies. Generally very safe. May cause GI upset at high doses. Commonly used for FHV-1 in cats despite limited evidence.
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? L-Lysine 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.