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