Ropivacaine for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ropivacaine is used in dog for Surgical site local anesthesia. Routes documented in dog: Local. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ropivacaine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Naropin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 1–3 mg/kg | once per procedure | Duration 4-8 hours | Surgical site local anesthesia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Long-acting amide local anesthetic. S-enantiomer with less cardiotoxicity than bupivacaine. Blocks sodium channels with motor-sensory differential block.
Side effects & warnings
Less cardiotoxic than bupivacaine — preferred for epidural and nerve blocks. More motor-sparing. Similar duration to bupivacaine. Limited veterinary PK data.
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 Neurological drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Ropivacaine 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.