Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is dosed at 0.1 IU/kg SC 3x/week for 6 weeks in dogs, per Reusch CE. Chapter 2: Disorders of Growth Hormone. In: Feldman EC, Nelson RW, Reusch CE, Scott-Moncrief JCR, eds. Canine and Feline Endocrinology. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:37-76.; Koch S, Torres S, Plumb D. Small Animal Dermatology Drug Handbook. Wiley-Blackwell; 2012. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1194 (2026-08-01).. Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is used in dogs for Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Genotropin, Humatrope
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 IU/kgmax 5 mg total | 3x/week for 6 weeks | 6 weeks initially; repeat if response noted | Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis | Weak | Reusch CE. Chapter 2: Disorders of Growth Hormone. In: Feldman EC, Nelson RW, Reusch CE, Scott-Moncrief JCR, eds. Canine and Feline Endocrinology. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:37-76.; Koch S, Torres S, Plumb D. Small Animal Dermatology Drug Handbook. Wiley-Blackwell; 2012. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1194 (2026-08-01). |
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Recombinant growth hormone stimulates IGF-1 production, promoting growth, protein synthesis, and lipolysis. Species-specific forms preferred.
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 0.1 IU/kg 3x/week for 6 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in dogs include: 6 weeks initially; repeat if response noted. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is indicated in dogs for: Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis.
These are general warnings for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Diabetes mellitus may develop. Monitor blood glucose closely. Very expensive. Species cross-reactivity varies. Antibody formation possible.
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 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.