Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Succimer (DMSA) is used in dog for Lead poisoning. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Succimer (DMSA) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Chemet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q8h for 5 days, then q12h for 14 days | 19 days total per course; may repeat after 2-week rest | Lead poisoning | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Forms water-soluble chelates with lead, mercury, and arsenic, promoting urinary excretion of heavy metals.
May cause GI upset. Monitor renal and hepatic function. Ensure adequate hydration. May also chelate essential minerals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Succimer (DMSA) 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.