Fluconazole Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Important Safety Information
Monitor liver function during treatment. Use with caution in animals with hepatic impairment.
For cats: Standard dose is 50 mg per cat once daily. Increase to twice daily only for refractory cases.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 356-357
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Standard | 5 mg/kg | q12h PO |
| Refractory cases | 10 mg/kg | q12h PO | |
| Blastomycosis | 10 mg/kg | Once daily | |
| Cats | Standard | 50 mg/cat (≈10 mg/kg) | Once daily PO |
| Refractory cases | 50 mg/cat (≈10 mg/kg) | q12h PO |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Standard | 5 mg/kg | q24h PO |
Additional Information
Malassezia treatment in dogs: 5 mg/kg q12h PO
Note: Most cases in cats are administered once daily