Famciclovir Dosing for Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For feline herpes treatment in adult cats: 62.5-125 mg per cat PO q8h for 3 weeks. Lower doses (30-50 mg/kg) should be used in kittens.
No doses have been established for horses.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 336-337
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats | PO | 30-50 mg/kg | q12h | For kittens |
| Cats | PO | 62.5-125 mg per cat | q8h | For feline herpes (3 weeks treatment) |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | - | - | - | No doses have been established |