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On medicating dogs and withdrawal periods
The purpose of doping control is to prevent affecting performance using medications, to protect the dog from strain in case it falls ill and to guarantee sufficient recovery time for the dog. If it is known that the recovery will take longer than the withdrawal period as defined for the medication, the withdrawal period may be extended. The withdrawal period of the medication is calculated from the last date of administrating the medication.
The withdrawal periods of medications can be found in the list of medications based on the active substance or medication group. In addition, medications registered for dogs and their withdrawal periods have been compiled into a table by therapy group based on the brand name and Pharmaca Fennica Veterinaria. The list makes it easier to find the withdrawal period based on the medication’s name. The list of medications is updated annually as the Pharmaceutical Information Centre’s publication has been released.
Colouring the coat or the nose and altering the quality of the coat using chemical substances is forbidden.
Medication guidelines
Medication Guidelines and withdrawal periods are valid as of 1st November 2020. Reviewed by the Board of the Finnish Kennel Club in April 1st 2026. This document is a translation. In cases of doubt, the original Finnish version will prevail.
Guidelines for collection and analysis of doping samples
Approved by the Board of the Finnish Kennel Club on 22 November 2024. Valid from 1 January 2025. This document is a translation. In cases of doubt, the Finnish version will prevail.
Anti-doping regulations
According to the Finnish Animal Welfare Act, increasing, reducing or maintaining the performance of an animal artificially by means of medicines or similar substances or preparations is prohibited. These guidelines define what is classified as doping in events held under the Finnish Kennel Club and how doping is controlled. Approved by the Finnish Kennel Club Council on 28 May 2024. Valid from 1 January 2025.
