Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is used in dog for Epilepsy (adjunctive ketogenic therapy). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: MCT Oil Veterinary, Purina Neurocare MCT
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 ml/kg | q12h with meals | Long-term adjunctive therapy; start low and titrate over 1-2 weeks | Epilepsy (adjunctive ketogenic therapy) | Moderate | BMC Veterinary Research; JVIM Epilepsy Studies |
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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-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? Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) 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.