Semaglutide for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Semaglutide is used in dog for Obesity (investigational). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Semaglutide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ozempic, Wegovy
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | q7 days | Per protocol | Obesity (investigational) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist with weekly dosing. Enhances insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, and reduces appetite/body weight.
Side effects & warnings
Investigational in veterinary medicine. Weekly injection. GI upset (nausea, vomiting) expected. Pancreatitis risk. Very limited veterinary data — off-label research 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.
Other Endocrine drugs with dog dosing
Semaglutide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Semaglutide 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.