Alendronate Dosage Calculator

Alendronate Dosage for Dogs and Cats
Trade Names: Fosamax and generic
Functional classification: Antihypercalcemic

Alendronate Dosing for Dogs and Cats

Important Safety Information

For cats: Treatment of ionized hypercalcemia only.

No dose has been reported for large animals.

Administer with caution and monitor for gastrointestinal side effects.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 42-43

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency Indication
Dogs PO 0.5-1 mg/kg Every 24 hours -
Cats PO 5-20 mg per cat Every 7 days Treatment of ionized hypercalcemia

Large Animal Dosage

No dose has been reported for large animals.