Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sulfadiazine is used in dog for Susceptible infections (with trimethoprim). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadiazine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–25 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible infections (with trimethoprim) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competitive inhibitor of dihydropteroate synthase in folate synthesis pathway. Bacteriostatic alone; bactericidal when combined with trimethoprim.
Ensure adequate hydration to prevent crystalluria. KCS risk in dogs with prolonged use. Avoid in hepatic insufficiency. Folate supplementation may be needed.
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? Sulfadiazine 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.