Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Thyrotropin is used in dog for TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thyrotropin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Thyrogen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0 mg/kg | 75-150mcg/dog IV | Diagnostic | TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Recombinant human TSH. Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4. Used for TSH stimulation testing to diagnose hypothyroidism.
Diagnostic agent, not therapeutic. Very expensive. TSH stimulation test considered gold standard but rarely performed due to cost. Refrigerate.
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? Thyrotropin 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.