Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Selenium (Sodium Selenite) is used in dog for Selenium-vitamin E deficiency (white muscle disease). Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selenium (Sodium Selenite) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: BO-SE, Mu-Se
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.06 mg/kg Se | Single IM dose, repeat in 2 weeks if needed | Single dose; repeat in 14 days; address dietary deficiency | Selenium-vitamin E deficiency (white muscle disease) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, which catalyzes reduction of lipid hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide, protecting cells from oxidative damage.
NARROW safety margin — toxic dose very close to therapeutic dose. Selenosis causes hair loss, hoof problems, neurological signs. Monitor selenium levels.
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? Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 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.