Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is used in dog for Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Genotropin, Humatrope
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 IU/kg | 3x/week for 6 weeks | 6 weeks initially; repeat if response noted | Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 5 mg total (SC).
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Mechanism of action
Recombinant growth hormone stimulates IGF-1 production, promoting growth, protein synthesis, and lipolysis. Species-specific forms preferred.
Side effects & warnings
Diabetes mellitus may develop. Monitor blood glucose closely. Very expensive. Species cross-reactivity varies. Antibody formation possible.
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
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) 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.