ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/loratadine
US brand names:Claritin
Loratadine is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Jeromin AM. Atopy in Dogs: What's New? Paper presented at: Western Veterinary Conference2012; Las Vegas, NV. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.804 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Long-acting non-sedating antihistamine that selectively blocks peripheral H1 receptors with minimal anticholinergic or CNS depressant effects.
Generally well tolerated. Desloratadine is the active metabolite. Limited veterinary efficacy data but commonly used off-label.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Weak | Jeromin AM. Atopy in Dogs: What's New? Paper presented at: Western Veterinary Conference2012; Las Vegas, NV. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.804 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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