Risperidone for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Risperidone is used in dog for Aggression / severe compulsive disorder. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Risperidone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Risperdal
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.02–0.06 mg/kg | q12h-q24h | 4-8 week trial | Aggression / severe compulsive disorder | Anecdotal | Crowell-Davis SL, Veterinary Psychopharmacology, 2nd Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Potent serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. High affinity for alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic and H1 histaminergic receptors.
Side effects & warnings
May cause sedation, extrapyramidal signs, hyperprolactinemia. Used investigationally for severe feather-destructive behavior in psittacines. Monitor for weight gain.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Behavioral drugs with dog dosing
Risperidone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Risperidone 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.