Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is used in dog for Anti-inflammatory depot injection. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.