Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Propranolol is dosed at 0.2–1 mg/kg PO q8h in dogs, per Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med. 2018;32:1803-1822. doi:10.1111/jvim.15331 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1115 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1088, Propranolol monograph spanning p.1086-1088; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Propranolol is used in dogs for Supraventricular tachycardia, pheochromocytoma. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propranolol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.2–1 mg/kg | q8h | Long-term per condition |
| Supraventricular tachycardia, pheochromocytoma |
| Moderate |
| Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med. 2018;32:1803-1822. doi:10.1111/jvim.15331 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1115 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1088, Propranolol monograph spanning p.1086-1088; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–60 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.715 | • 20-60 mcg/kg over 5-10 min IV (titrate dose to effect). |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02–0.08 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.365 | 0.02-0.08 mg/kg i.v. slowly over 5 min q8h; 0.1-1.5 mg/kg p.o. q8h. Start at the lower doses if |
| 0.1–1.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.365 | 0.02-0.08 mg/kg i.v. slowly over 5 min q8h; 0.1-1.5 mg/kg p.o. q8h. Start at the lower doses if myocardial function is poor and titrate upward |
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Non-selectively blocks beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure. Also reduces renin secretion.
CONTRAINDICATED in asthma/bronchospasm (beta-2 blockade). May mask hypoglycemia signs. Bradycardia, hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue. Reduce dose in hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propranolol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.2–1 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propranolol in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Propranolol in dogs include: Long-term per condition. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propranolol is indicated in dogs for: Supraventricular tachycardia, pheochromocytoma.
These are general warnings for Propranolol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in asthma/bronchospasm (beta-2 blockade). May mask hypoglycemia signs. Bradycardia, hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue. Reduce dose in hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Propranolol 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.
| 0.15–0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.365 | 0.15-0.5 mg/kg p.o. q8h in conjunction with an alpha-blocker. |
| 0.5–3 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.365 | 0.5-3.0 mg/kg p.o. as required up to q12h |
| 0.2–1 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.715 | • 0.2-1 mg/kg q8h PO (titrate dose to effect). |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.