Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg IM Once; may repeat in 1-3 weeks in dogs, per VETALOG PARENTERAL - Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension [US Product Label]. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1298 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1269, Triamcinolone monograph spanning p.1269-1272; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1272, Triamcinolone monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is used in dogs for Anti-inflammatory depot injection. Routes documented in dogs: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kenalog, Vetalog
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Once; may repeat in 1-3 weeks | Single injection; effect 1-3 weeks | Anti-inflammatory depot injection | Strong | VETALOG PARENTERAL - Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension [US Product Label]. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1298 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1269, Triamcinolone monograph spanning p.1269-1272; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1272, Triamcinolone monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.2 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.432 | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg i.m. initially then 0.02-0.04 mg/kg maintenance. A single i.m. dose of the lon |
| 0.02–0.04 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.432 | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg i.m. initially then 0.02-0.04 mg/kg maintenance. A single i.m. dose of the long-acting preparations is effective f |
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Synthetic glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory activity and negligible mineralocorticoid effect. Depot form provides sustained release over 1-3 weeks.
Iatrogenic Cushing's risk with repeated use. Skin atrophy at injection site. Avoid in diabetic patients — hyperglycemia risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IM 0.1–0.2 mg/kg Once; may repeat in 1-3 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in dogs: IM.
Cited course lengths for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in dogs include: Single injection; effect 1-3 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Anti-inflammatory depot injection.
These are general warnings for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Iatrogenic Cushing's risk with repeated use. Skin atrophy at injection site. Avoid in diabetic patients — hyperglycemia risk.
Why a species-specific page? Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable 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.