Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sotalol is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1197 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1169, Sotalol monograph spanning p.1169-1170; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Sotalol is used in dogs for Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sotalol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Betapace
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–3 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1197 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1169, Sotalol monograph spanning p.1169-1170; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.763 | • 1-2 mg/kg q12h PO. (For medium- to large-breed dogs, begin with 40 mg/dog |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5–3 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.400 | 0.5-3 mg/kg p.o. q12h. Start with lower doses if myocardial function is reduced. Anecdotal doses star |
| 0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.400 | myocardial function is reduced. Anecdotal doses starting at 0.5 mg/kg i.v. given over 2 min, up to 3 times (to a total dose of 1.5 mg/kg i.v.) |
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Combined Class II (non-selective beta-blocker) and Class III (potassium channel blocker) antiarrhythmic. Prolongs QT interval and refractory period.
Start at low dose. Proarrhythmic (torsades de pointes) especially with hypokalemia. Monitor ECG and electrolytes. Renal elimination — adjust in renal failure. Bradycardia, hypotension.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sotalol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–3 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sotalol in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sotalol in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sotalol is indicated in dogs for: Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias.
These are general warnings for Sotalol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Start at low dose. Proarrhythmic (torsades de pointes) especially with hypokalemia. Monitor ECG and electrolytes. Renal elimination — adjust in renal failure. Bradycardia, hypotension.
Why a species-specific page? Sotalol 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.
| 1.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.400 | . given over 2 min, up to 3 times (to a total dose of 1.5 mg/kg i.v.) |
| 1–2 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.763 | • 1-2 mg/kg q12h PO. (For medium- to large-breed dogs, begin with 40 mg/dog |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.