Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Valganciclovir is used in dog for Herpesvirus infections (refractory). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Valganciclovir in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Valcyte
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12.5 mg/kg | q12h | Variable; monitor CBC | Herpesvirus infections (refractory) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Prodrug of ganciclovir. After hydrolysis and phosphorylation, inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Active against herpesviruses including CMV.
Bone marrow suppression (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia). Monitor CBC weekly. Handle with gloves (potential teratogen). Limited veterinary use — mostly FHV-1 refractory cases.
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? Valganciclovir 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.