Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Torsemide is used in dog for Congestive heart failure (diuresis). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Torsemide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Demadex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.6 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term; adjust based on clinical response | Congestive heart failure (diuresis) | Strong | JVIM 2017; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Loop diuretic that inhibits sodium/potassium/chloride co-transporter in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. Longer acting than furosemide.
Monitor electrolytes — hypokalemia, hyponatremia. May cause dehydration. Approximately 10x more potent than furosemide.
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? Torsemide 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.