Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Zinc Supplement is used in dog for Zinc-responsive dermatosis, copper hepatopathy. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Zinc Supplement in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Methionine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–3 mg/kg elemental zinc | q12-24h | Long-term | Zinc-responsive dermatosis, copper hepatopathy | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential cofactor for 300+ enzymes. Required for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and skin/coat health. Induces metallothionein which binds copper.
Used for zinc-responsive dermatosis (Huskies, Malamutes) and copper storage hepatopathy (blocks copper absorption). GI upset common — give with food. Zinc toxicity causes hemolytic anemia.
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? Zinc Supplement 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.