Hydroxyethyl Starch Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Important Safety Information
Do not exceed 33-50 mL/kg/day total in dogs. Monitor for volume overload and coagulopathy.
Use with caution in animals with renal impairment, heart failure, or coagulation disorders.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 411-413
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Type | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Small volume resuscitation | 5 mL/kg | IV |
| Large volume resuscitation | 5-15 mL/kg | IV | |
| CRI | 0.4-0.8 mL/kg/hr | IV | |
| CRI per day | 10-20 mL/kg/day | IV | |
| Cats | Resuscitation | 2-5 mL/kg | IV |
| CRI | 0.2-0.4 mL/kg/hr | IV | |
| CRI per day | 5-10 mL/kg/day | IV |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Type | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Bolus dose | 8-10 mL/kg | IV |
| CRI | 0.5-1 mL/kg/hr | IV |