Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Psyllium is used in dog for Constipation, diarrhea (fiber supplementation). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Psyllium in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metamucil, Vetasyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–3 tsp per meal | q12h with meals | Long-term | Constipation, diarrhea (fiber supplementation) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Hydrophilic mucilloid that absorbs water, increasing fecal bulk and softening stool. Promotes normal peristalsis. Also acts as prebiotic.
Adequate water intake essential to prevent obstruction. Mix with food. May reduce absorption of other drugs — give separately. Safe for long-term use.
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? Psyllium 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.