Metomidate for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Metomidate is used in dog for Not commonly used in dogs. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metomidate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Aquacalm
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–6 mg/kg | Single dose | Short acting | Not commonly used in dogs | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
GABA-A receptor enhancer causing sedation/anesthesia in fish. Added to water for immersion anesthesia. Rapid onset and recovery.
Side effects & warnings
Fish only. Not approved for use in food fish in US. Adrenocortical suppression. Dose varies by species and water temperature. Monitor gill movement.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with dog dosing
Metomidate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metomidate 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.