Hydrochlorothiazide Dosage Calculator

Hydrochlorothiazide Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Cattle By Weight
Trade Names: HydroDIURIL, Hydrozide (for cattle), and generic
Functional classification: Diuretic
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Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Cattle By Weight

Important Information

For cattle: After onset of diuresis treatment may be continued with an orally administered maintenance dose. For oral treatment use chlorothiazide boluses.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 405-406

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs and Cats PO 2-4 mg/kg q12h
Cats PO 1 mg/kg q12h (to decrease excretion of calcium in urine)
PO 1-2 mg/kg q12-24h (congestive heart failure)

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Cattle IV 125-250 mg (5-10 mL) Once or twice daily
IM 125-250 mg (5-10 mL) Once or twice daily