Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Omeprazole Paste is used in dog for Gastric ulceration (equine formulation used off-label). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Omeprazole Paste in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: GastroGard, UlcerGard
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | 2-8 weeks | Gastric ulceration (equine formulation used off-label) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Same as oral omeprazole. Paste formulation designed for equine administration.
FDA-approved for horses (gastric ulcers). GastroGard is treatment dose, UlcerGard is prevention dose. Give on empty stomach. Buffered formulation to protect from stomach acid.
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? Omeprazole Paste 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.