Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Nizatidine is used in dog for Gastric ulcers / GERD / gastroparesis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nizatidine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Axid
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Short to medium-term; 2-8 weeks | Gastric ulcers / GERD / gastroparesis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competitive H2 receptor antagonist that reduces gastric acid secretion. Uniquely among H2 blockers, also inhibits acetylcholinesterase, providing prokinetic activity.
Dual benefit of acid reduction and prokinetic effect. Fewer drug interactions than cimetidine. Monitor hepatic/renal function.
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? Nizatidine 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.