Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is used in dog for 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 in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: MiraLAX, GlycoLax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 ml/kg of solution | q12-24h | Short-term; reassess cause of constipation | Constipation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Osmotically active polymer that retains water in the colonic lumen, increasing stool volume and stimulating peristalsis.
Generally well tolerated. Ensure adequate hydration. May cause bloating or flatulence. Onset typically 1-3 days.
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 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.