Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tricaine Methanesulfonate is used in dog for Not applicable to canines. Routes documented in dog: IMMERSION. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tricaine Methanesulfonate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: MS-222, Finquel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMERSION | 0 N/A | N/A | N/A | Not applicable to canines | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Sodium channel blocker absorbed through gills and skin. Provides sedation, anesthesia, and immobilization in aquatic species via neural blockade.
Aquatic species (fish, amphibians). Buffer solution to neutral pH (acidic otherwise). 21-day withdrawal for food fish. Wear gloves (skin irritant). Monitor opercular movement.
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? Tricaine Methanesulfonate 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.