Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tiotropium is dosed at 2.5–5 mcg per treatment Inhaled q24h in dogs, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Tiotropium is used in dogs for COPD / chronic bronchitis. Routes documented in dogs: Inhaled. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiotropium in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Spiriva
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 2.5–5 mcg per treatment | q24h | Long-term; investigational | COPD / chronic bronchitis | Extrapolated | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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Long-acting anticholinergic that selectively blocks M3 muscarinic receptors on airway smooth muscle, providing sustained bronchodilation for 24+ hours.
Not for acute rescue. Dry mouth and urinary retention (anticholinergic). Difficult to deliver to veterinary patients. Investigational.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tiotropium dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Inhaled 2.5–5 mcg per treatment q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tiotropium in dogs: Inhaled.
Cited course lengths for Tiotropium in dogs include: Long-term; investigational. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tiotropium is indicated in dogs for: COPD / chronic bronchitis.
These are general warnings for Tiotropium across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Not for acute rescue. Dry mouth and urinary retention (anticholinergic). Difficult to deliver to veterinary patients. Investigational.
Why a species-specific page? Tiotropium pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.