Darbepoietin Alfa Dosing for dogs, Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Start with 1 mcg/kg once per week until the target PCV is achieved. Then, the frequency can be decreased to every 2-3 week intervals.
Typically the expected response is a PCV of 25-35% in cats.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 235-236
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | SQ | 1 mcg/kg | Once per week until target PCV achieved, then every 2-3 weeks |
| Cats | SQ | 1 mcg/kg | Once per week until target PCV achieved, then every 2-3 weeks |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| No large animal doses are reported | |||
Additional Information
Dogs: Dose not established for dogs. Similar doses as used in cats have been used.
Cats: Start with 1 mcg/kg once per week until the target PCV is achieved. Then, the frequency can be decreased to every 2-3 week intervals. Typically the expected response is a PCV of 25-35%.