Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Psyllium is dosed at 1–3 tsp per meal PO q12h with meals in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Psyllium is used in dogs for Constipation, diarrhea (fiber supplementation). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Psyllium in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Psyllium dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–3 tsp per meal q12h with meals. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Psyllium in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Psyllium in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Psyllium is indicated in dogs for: Constipation, diarrhea (fiber supplementation).
These are general warnings for Psyllium across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Adequate water intake essential to prevent obstruction. Mix with food. May reduce absorption of other drugs — give separately. Safe for long-term use.
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 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.