Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pentoxifylline is used in dog for Dermatomyositis, vasculitis, Vasculitis, dermatomyositis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Pentoxifylline in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trental
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor improving red blood cell deformability and reducing blood viscosity. Also inhibits TNF-alpha and other cytokines.
Used for dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and microcirculatory disorders. GI upset common (give with food). Do not crush ER tablets. Generally well tolerated.
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? Pentoxifylline 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.