Dihydrotachysterol Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Acute treatment: 0.02 mg/kg initially, then 0.01-0.02 mg/kg q24-48h PO thereafter.
The dose should be adjusted on the basis of measuring calcium concentrations. Effective doses can range as high as 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 270
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 0.01 mg/kg | Once daily |
| PO (Acute) | 0.02 mg/kg initially, then 0.01-0.02 mg/kg | q24-48h | |
| Cats | PO | 0.01 mg/kg | Once daily |
| PO (Acute) | 0.02 mg/kg initially, then 0.01-0.02 mg/kg | q24-48h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| No large animal doses are reported | |||