Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Vitamin B Complex is used in dog for Nutritional support, Nutritional support in hospitalized patients, Appetite stimulant, nutritional support. Routes documented in dog: IM, IV, SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Vitamin B Complex in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0 ml/kg | q24h | As needed | Nutritional support | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| IV | 0 ml/kg | q24h | During hospitalization | Nutritional support in hospitalized patients | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 0 ml/kg | q24h | As needed | Appetite stimulant, nutritional support | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Cofactors in numerous metabolic pathways. Thiamine (B1) essential for neurological function, B12 for erythropoiesis and methylation. Supports appetite and energy metabolism.
Generally very safe. IV injection may cause transient hypotension or anaphylactoid reaction (rare). Thiamine (B1) deficiency in reptiles and fish fed frozen/thawed prey containing thiaminase.
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? Vitamin B Complex 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.