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US brand names:MCT Oil Veterinary, Purina Neurocare MCT
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is dosed at 0.5–2 ml/kg PO q12h with meals in dogs, per BMC Veterinary Research; JVIM Epilepsy Studies. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Rapidly absorbed fatty acids (C6-C12) that bypass lymphatic absorption. Metabolized to ketone bodies providing alternative brain energy source, especially in epilepsy.
Start with low dose — GI upset (diarrhea, vomiting) common at high doses. Caloric supplementation may cause weight gain. Useful in canine epilepsy as adjunct.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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