Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Vitamin A is dosed at 600-800 IU/kg PO daily for vitamin A responsive dermatosis (Cocker Spaniels) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Vitamin A is used in dogs for Vitamin A responsive dermatosis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin A in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 600-800 IU/kg PO daily for vitamin A responsive dermatosis (Cocker Spaniels) | q24h | 6-8 weeks trial | Vitamin A responsive dermatosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential fat-soluble vitamin required for vision, epithelial integrity, immune function, and reproduction. Deficiency common in captive reptiles and turtles on inadequate diets.
NARROW therapeutic index — hypervitaminosis A causes hepatotoxicity and skin sloughing. Do not overdose. Particularly important in chelonians and box turtles. Toxicity signs include skin peeling.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Vitamin A dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 600-800 IU/kg PO daily for vitamin A responsive dermatosis (Cocker Spaniels) q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin A in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Vitamin A in dogs include: 6-8 weeks trial. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Vitamin A is indicated in dogs for: Vitamin A responsive dermatosis.
These are general warnings for Vitamin A across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. NARROW therapeutic index — hypervitaminosis A causes hepatotoxicity and skin sloughing. Do not overdose. Particularly important in chelonians and box turtles. Toxicity signs include skin peeling.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin A 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.