Clopidogrel Dosage Calculator

Clopidogrel Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Trade Names: Plavix
Functional classification: Antiplatelet drug

Clopidogrel Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight

Important Information

For cats: 18.75 mg per cat (one fourth of tablet) q24h PO. Smaller doses may be effective but have not been evaluated in cats.

For dogs: An oral loading dose may be given at 2-4 mg/kg followed by 1-2 mg/kg q24h PO. In some cases, a higher oral loading dose of 10 mg/kg has been used.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 203-205

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Cats PO 18.75 mg per cat q24h
Dogs PO 2 mg/kg q24h

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Horses PO 2 mg/kg q24h

Loading Dose Information

Dogs: Loading dose of 2-4 mg/kg followed by 1-2 mg/kg q24h PO

Horses: Loading dose of 4 mg/kg followed by 2 mg/kg q24h PO