Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sucralfate is used in dog for Uremic gastropathy, Corticosteroid-induced gastropathy prevention, Gastric/duodenal ulcers, esophagitis, NSAID-induced gastropathy. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Sucralfate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Carafate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q6-8h | Chronic as needed | Uremic gastropathy | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q8h | During corticosteroid therapy | Corticosteroid-induced gastropathy prevention | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q8h | 14-28 days | Gastric/duodenal ulcers, esophagitis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q6-8h | 14-21 days | NSAID-induced gastropathy | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 1000 mg total (PO).
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Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to positively charged proteins at the ulcer site. Stimulates prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach (1-2 hours before food). May impair absorption of other oral drugs — separate administration by 2 hours. Contains aluminum.
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? Sucralfate 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.