Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lithium Carbonate is used in dog for Aggression / mood stabilization. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lithium Carbonate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lithobid, Eskalith
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | Monitor serum lithium levels (target 0.6-1.2 mEq/L) | Aggression / mood stabilization | Weak | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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Alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells. Modulates inositol phosphate and glycogen synthase kinase-3 signaling. Exact mood-stabilizing mechanism unclear.
Extremely narrow therapeutic index. Requires serum lithium monitoring. Nephrotoxic and thyrotoxic with chronic use. Ensure adequate sodium intake and hydration. Highly toxic in birds.
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? Lithium Carbonate 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.