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US brand names:Sandostatin
Octreotide is dosed at 0.01–0.04 mg/kg SC q8-12h in dogs, per Goutal CM, Brugmann BL, Ryan KA. Insulinoma in Dogs: A Review. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2012;48(3):151-163. doi:10.5326/jaaha-ms-5745 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.978 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Long-acting somatostatin analogue that inhibits GH, insulin, glucagon, and GI peptide secretion. Reduces splanchnic blood flow and GI motility.
May cause hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. GI side effects common. Used for insulinoma, gastrinoma, and variceal bleeding in veterinary medicine.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | Goutal CM, Brugmann BL, Ryan KA. Insulinoma in Dogs: A Review. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2012;48(3):151-163. doi:10.5326/jaaha-ms-5745 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.978 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | q8-12h | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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