Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ursodiol Suspension is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Watson PJ. Chapter 142: Chronic Hepatitis Therapy. In: Bonagura JD, Twedt DC, eds. Current Veterinary Therapy XV. Elsevier Saunders; 2014:583-587. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1315 (2026-08-01).. Ursodiol Suspension is used in dogs for Cholestatic liver disease / gallbladder mucocele prevention. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ursodiol Suspension in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ursofalk Suspension
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; 3-6 months minimum trial | Cholestatic liver disease / gallbladder mucocele prevention | Moderate | Watson PJ. Chapter 142: Chronic Hepatitis Therapy. In: Bonagura JD, Twedt DC, eds. Current Veterinary Therapy XV. Elsevier Saunders; 2014:583-587. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1315 (2026-08-01). |
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Hydrophilic bile acid that displaces hepatotoxic bile acids, provides cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects on hepatocytes and biliary epithelium.
Easier to dose small animals than capsule form. Contraindicated in complete biliary obstruction. Monitor liver enzymes.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ursodiol Suspension dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–15 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ursodiol Suspension in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Ursodiol Suspension in dogs include: Long-term; 3-6 months minimum trial. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ursodiol Suspension is indicated in dogs for: Cholestatic liver disease / gallbladder mucocele prevention.
These are general warnings for Ursodiol Suspension across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Easier to dose small animals than capsule form. Contraindicated in complete biliary obstruction. Monitor liver enzymes.
Why a species-specific page? Ursodiol Suspension 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.