Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tiletamine-Zolazepam is used in dog for Short procedures, immobilization. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiletamine-Zolazepam in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Telazol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 6.6–13.2 mg/kg | Single dose (may supplement) | 20-40 min procedure time | Short procedures, immobilization | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Tiletamine is a dissociative NMDA antagonist providing anesthesia; zolazepam is a benzodiazepine providing muscle relaxation and reducing emergence reactions.
Controlled substance (CIII). Prolonged recovery in cats (zolazepam component). Causes pain at IM injection site. Cannot titrate once given IM. Avoid in renal/hepatic disease.
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? Tiletamine-Zolazepam 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.