Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Somatostatin is dosed at 10–40 mcg/dog SC q8-12h in dogs, per Nelson R. Beta-Cell Neoplasia: Insulinoma. In: Canine and Feline Endocrinology. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:348-375. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.978 (2026-08-01).. Somatostatin is used in dogs for Insulinoma. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Somatostatin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Octreotide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–40 mcg/dog | q8-12h | Long-term | Insulinoma | Moderate | Nelson R. Beta-Cell Neoplasia: Insulinoma. In: Canine and Feline Endocrinology. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:348-375. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.978 (2026-08-01). |
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Synthetic somatostatin analog inhibiting growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and gastrin release. Reduces splanchnic blood flow.
Used for insulinoma (suppresses insulin secretion), GI bleeding, and acromegaly. GI upset, injection site pain. Gallbladder sludge/stones with chronic 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.
Somatostatin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 10–40 mcg/dog q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Somatostatin in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Somatostatin in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Somatostatin is indicated in dogs for: Insulinoma.
These are general warnings for Somatostatin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for insulinoma (suppresses insulin secretion), GI bleeding, and acromegaly. GI upset, injection site pain. Gallbladder sludge/stones with chronic use.
Why a species-specific page? Somatostatin 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.