Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is used in dog for Acute anemia (hemolytic/hemorrhagic). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Oxyglobin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–30 ml/kg | IV infusion over 1-4h; max 10ml/kg/hr | Single infusion; half-life ~18-43 hours; may repeat once if needed | Acute anemia (hemolytic/hemorrhagic) | Moderate | Oxyglobin FDA Product Label; VECCS Transfusion Guidelines |
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Polymerized bovine hemoglobin solution that carries and delivers oxygen independent of red blood cells. Universal compatibility — no cross-matching required.
Causes discoloration of mucous membranes, sclera, and urine (interferes with SpO2 monitoring). Volume overload risk. Short half-life (~18-43 hours). Supply intermittent.
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? Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) 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.