Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is dosed at 10–30 ml/kg IV IV infusion over 1-4h; max 10ml/kg/hr in dogs, per OXYGLOBIN®- Hemoglobin Glutamer-200 (Bovine) Liquid (Solution). OPK Biotech, LLC; 2008. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.629 (2026-08-01).. Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is used in dogs for Acute anemia (hemolytic/hemorrhagic). Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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®- Hemoglobin Glutamer-200 (Bovine) Liquid (Solution). OPK Biotech, LLC; 2008. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.629 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 10–30 ml/kg IV infusion over 1-4h; max 10ml/kg/hr. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in dogs include: Single infusion; half-life ~18-43 hours; may repeat once if needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is indicated in dogs for: Acute anemia (hemolytic/hemorrhagic).
These are general warnings for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes discoloration of mucous membranes, sclera, and urine (interferes with SpO2 monitoring). Volume overload risk. Short half-life (~18-43 hours). Supply intermittent.
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 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.