Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Nizatidine is dosed at 2.5–5 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed. (2023), printed p.942 (corpus PDF p.969), DOGS/CATS (extra-label). Corroborated by Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs 4th ed. (2016), printed p.572: 'Dogs - 2.5-5 mg/kg q24h PO.'. Nizatidine is used in dogs for Gastric ulcers / GERD / gastroparesis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nizatidine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q24h | Short to medium-term; 2-8 weeks | Gastric ulcers / GERD / gastroparesis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed. (2023), printed p.942 (corpus PDF p.969), DOGS/CATS (extra-label). Corroborated by Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs 4th ed. (2016), printed p.572: 'Dogs - 2.5-5 mg/kg q24h PO.' |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Nizatidine dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 2.5–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Nizatidine in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Nizatidine in dogs include: Short to medium-term; 2-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Nizatidine is indicated in dogs for: Gastric ulcers / GERD / gastroparesis.
These are general warnings for Nizatidine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dual benefit of acid reduction and prokinetic effect. Fewer drug interactions than cimetidine. Monitor hepatic/renal function.
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 dogs — 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.