Post by dobs4ever on Jul 4, 2012 14:56:34 GMT -5
Medication Dosages
With Weight, Measurement and Temperature Conversions
Compiled by Delilah Penn
Always check with your veterinarian before administering any medications.
PRODUCT CANINE DOSAGE (DOG) FELINE DOSAGE (CAT) COMMON USE
Buffered Aspirin 5 mg per lb every 12 hrs Not recommended Pain relief, anti-inflammatory
Vitamin B ½ to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs ½ to 1 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs Used as an appetite stimulant
Benadryl Up to 2 mg per lb every 8 hrs Up to 2 mg per lb every 8 hrs Treat allergies, itching, etc.
Dramamine Up to 50 mg every 8 hrs Up to 10 mg every 8 hrs Used to reduce motion (car) sickness
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes 10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes Used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison
Epinephrine 1:1000 1/10 to ½ ml intramuscular or subcutaneously 1/10 to 2/10 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously Used to treat reactions following insect stings, bites or medications
Pepto Bismol 1 teaspoon per 5 lbs every 6 hrs Not recommended for cats Used to relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea
Di Gel Liquid Up to 4 tablespoons every 8 hrs Up to 2 tablespoons every 8 hrs Antacid and anti-gas
Mineral Oil Up to 4 tablespoons daily Up to 2 teaspoons daily Used to eliminate constipation
Kaopectate 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs For diarrhea
Tylenol (Acteminophin) Not recommended for dogs Not recommended for cats
Not recommended
The following are common antibiotic medications prescribed by veterinarians. Do not use outdated medications and ALWAYS follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
PRODUCT CANINE DOSAGE (DOG) FELINE DOSAGE (CAT) COMMON USE
Amoxicillin 5 mg per lb every 12 hrs 5 mg per lb daily Used to treat bacterial infections
Ampicillin 10 mg per lb every 6 hrs 10 mg per lb every 6 hrs Used to treat bacterial infections
Tetracycline 10 mg per lb every 8 hrs 10 mg per lb every 8 hrs Used to treat bacterial infections
PEN BP-48 (each ml – 150,000 units penicillin G. Benzathine and 150,000 units Penicillin G. Procaine) 1 cc per 20 lbs every 48 hrs subcutaneously Not recommended cats Used to treat bacterial infections
Procaine Penicillin 300,000 units per ml 1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously 1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously Antibiotic to fight bacterial infections
Erythromycin tablets 5 mg per lb every 8 hrs 5 mg per lb every 8 hrs Antibiotic to fight bacterial infections
Weights & Conversions
1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb) more precisely 2.204 lbs
1 kilogram = 1000 grams (gm)
1 gram = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
1 milligram (mg) = 1/65 grain
Volumes
1 ml = 1 cc
15 drops = 1 ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
1 tablespoon (tbs) = 15 ml
1 ounce (oz) = 30 ml
1 liter (L) = 1.06 qt or 1,000 ml
1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts (qrt)
4 quarts (qt) = 8 pints (pt)
8 pints (pt) = 16 cups (c)
16 cups (c) = 128 ounces (oz)
Temperatures in Fahrenheit
Normal Canine = 101.5° F
Normal Feline = 101.5° F
Normal Equine = 100.5° F
Normal Elephant = 97° F
Normal Crow = 110° F
Normal Human = 98.6° F
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
(C x 1.8) + 32°F
www.thedogplace.org/HEALTH/Medication-Conversion-Pets_Penn-126.asp
With Weight, Measurement and Temperature Conversions
Compiled by Delilah Penn
Always check with your veterinarian before administering any medications.
PRODUCT CANINE DOSAGE (DOG) FELINE DOSAGE (CAT) COMMON USE
Buffered Aspirin 5 mg per lb every 12 hrs Not recommended Pain relief, anti-inflammatory
Vitamin B ½ to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs ½ to 1 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs Used as an appetite stimulant
Benadryl Up to 2 mg per lb every 8 hrs Up to 2 mg per lb every 8 hrs Treat allergies, itching, etc.
Dramamine Up to 50 mg every 8 hrs Up to 10 mg every 8 hrs Used to reduce motion (car) sickness
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes 10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes Used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison
Epinephrine 1:1000 1/10 to ½ ml intramuscular or subcutaneously 1/10 to 2/10 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously Used to treat reactions following insect stings, bites or medications
Pepto Bismol 1 teaspoon per 5 lbs every 6 hrs Not recommended for cats Used to relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea
Di Gel Liquid Up to 4 tablespoons every 8 hrs Up to 2 tablespoons every 8 hrs Antacid and anti-gas
Mineral Oil Up to 4 tablespoons daily Up to 2 teaspoons daily Used to eliminate constipation
Kaopectate 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs For diarrhea
Tylenol (Acteminophin) Not recommended for dogs Not recommended for cats
Not recommended
The following are common antibiotic medications prescribed by veterinarians. Do not use outdated medications and ALWAYS follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
PRODUCT CANINE DOSAGE (DOG) FELINE DOSAGE (CAT) COMMON USE
Amoxicillin 5 mg per lb every 12 hrs 5 mg per lb daily Used to treat bacterial infections
Ampicillin 10 mg per lb every 6 hrs 10 mg per lb every 6 hrs Used to treat bacterial infections
Tetracycline 10 mg per lb every 8 hrs 10 mg per lb every 8 hrs Used to treat bacterial infections
PEN BP-48 (each ml – 150,000 units penicillin G. Benzathine and 150,000 units Penicillin G. Procaine) 1 cc per 20 lbs every 48 hrs subcutaneously Not recommended cats Used to treat bacterial infections
Procaine Penicillin 300,000 units per ml 1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously 1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously Antibiotic to fight bacterial infections
Erythromycin tablets 5 mg per lb every 8 hrs 5 mg per lb every 8 hrs Antibiotic to fight bacterial infections
Weights & Conversions
1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb) more precisely 2.204 lbs
1 kilogram = 1000 grams (gm)
1 gram = 1,000 milligrams (mg)
1 milligram (mg) = 1/65 grain
Volumes
1 ml = 1 cc
15 drops = 1 ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
1 tablespoon (tbs) = 15 ml
1 ounce (oz) = 30 ml
1 liter (L) = 1.06 qt or 1,000 ml
1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts (qrt)
4 quarts (qt) = 8 pints (pt)
8 pints (pt) = 16 cups (c)
16 cups (c) = 128 ounces (oz)
Temperatures in Fahrenheit
Normal Canine = 101.5° F
Normal Feline = 101.5° F
Normal Equine = 100.5° F
Normal Elephant = 97° F
Normal Crow = 110° F
Normal Human = 98.6° F
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
(C x 1.8) + 32°F
www.thedogplace.org/HEALTH/Medication-Conversion-Pets_Penn-126.asp