Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Vitamin E is dosed at 10–25 IU/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1311-1313 (corpus PDF p.1338-1340), Vitamin E ± Selenium monograph, Dosages — DOGS [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Vitamin A monograph]; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Vitamin E is used in dogs for Antioxidant supplementation (liver disease, DM). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vitamin E in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: alpha-Tocopherol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–25 IU/kg | q24h | Long-term | Antioxidant supplementation (liver disease, DM) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1311-1313 (corpus PDF p.1338-1340), Vitamin E ± Selenium monograph, Dosages — DOGS [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Vitamin A monograph]; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (iu/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.871 | • Liver disease: 10-15 units/kg/day, PO. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6–8.3 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.449 | 1.6-8.3 mg/kg p.o. q24h for the first 30 days, then as needed. An alternative dose is 100-400 IU/dog |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Lipid-soluble antioxidant protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. Scavenges free radicals and peroxyl radicals in lipid phase.
Used for hepatic disease, steatitis in cats, equine motor neuron disease, and degenerative myelopathy. Very safe. High doses may affect coagulation. Give with fatty food for absorption.
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 E dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–25 IU/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Vitamin E in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Vitamin E in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Vitamin E is indicated in dogs for: Antioxidant supplementation (liver disease, DM).
These are general warnings for Vitamin E across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for hepatic disease, steatitis in cats, equine motor neuron disease, and degenerative myelopathy. Very safe. High doses may affect coagulation. Give with fatty food for absorption.
Why a species-specific page? Vitamin E 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.