Diazepam Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Do not administer IM to cattle. Use with caution in animals with liver impairment.
For status epilepticus: 0.5-1 mg/kg sprayed intranasal, or 1 mg/kg rectal; repeat if necessary.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 255-256
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Preanesthetic | IV | 0.5 mg/kg | Single dose |
| Status epilepticus | IV | 0.5 mg/kg | Repeat if necessary | |
| CRI | IV | 15 mcg/kg/min | Constant infusion | |
| Behavior treatment | PO | 0.5-2 mg/kg | q4-6h | |
| Cats | Preanesthetic | IV | 0.5 mg/kg | Single dose |
| Status epilepticus | IV | 0.5 mg/kg | Repeat if necessary | |
| Appetite stimulant | IV | 0.2 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| Behavior treatment | PO | 1-4 mg/cat | q12-24h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Seizures | IV | 0.1-0.4 mg/kg | Single dose |
| CRI (Foals) | IV | 1-3 mg/hour | Constant infusion | |
| Cattle | Sedation | IV | 0.02-0.5 mg/kg | Slow IV, single dose |
| Sheep | Sedation | IV | 0.02-0.5 mg/kg | Slow IV, single dose |
| Goats | Sedation | IV | 0.02-0.5 mg/kg | Slow IV, single dose |