Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Memantine is used in dog for Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (investigational). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Memantine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Namenda
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.3–1 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (investigational) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Non-competitive NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist. Blocks pathological sustained NMDA activation while allowing normal synaptic transmission.
Limited veterinary data. Investigated for cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs. May cause restlessness, GI upset. Renal elimination — adjust in renal disease.
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? Memantine 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.