Doxepin Dosing for dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For dogs: Start with low dose (0.5-1 mg/kg) and gradually increase as needed.
For cats: Start with low dose initially and monitor response.
For comparison, antipruritic dose for people is 10-25 mg/person one to three times per day and increased as needed.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 298-299
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 1-5 mg/kg | q12h | Start with low dose (0.5-1 mg/kg) and gradually increase |
| PO | 0.5-1 mg/kg | q12h | Lick granuloma | |
| Cats | PO | 0.5-1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Start with low dose initially |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animals | - | - | - | No large animal doses are reported |