Atenolol Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Doses in dogs have been increased to 3 mg/kg q12-24h PO for some conditions.
For cats, because of tablet size, a common dose is 6.25-12.5 mg/cat q12-24h PO (one-quarter or one-half tablet).
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 83-84
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 6.25-12.5 mg/dog | Every 12-24 hours |
| PO | 0.25-3.0 mg/kg | Every 12-24 hours | |
| Cats | PO | 1-2 mg/kg | Every 12 hours |
| PO | 6.25-12.5 mg/cat | Every 12-24 hours |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animals | - | No dose has been reported | - |