Metoprolol Tartrate Dosage Calculator

Metoprolol Tartrate Dosage for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Trade Names: Lopressor, Beta blocker
Functional classification: Beta blocker

Metoprolol Tartrate Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight

Important Safety Information

Use with caution in animals with bradycardia, heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

Do not abruptly discontinue therapy.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 549-550

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs PO 0.5-1 mg/kg Every 8 hours
Cats PO 0.5-1 mg/kg Every 8 hours

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
No large animal doses have been reported