Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) is used in dog for Chronic constipation. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–25 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term safe; adjust dose for desired stool consistency | Chronic constipation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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High molecular weight polymer that is osmotically active but not absorbed, retaining water in the intestinal lumen and softening stool.
Safe for chronic constipation. May cause bloating and flatulence initially. Ensure adequate hydration. Well tolerated in cats and dogs.
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? Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) 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.