Pentastarch Dosage Calculator

Pentastarch Dosage for dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Trade Names: Pentaspan
Functional classification: Fluid replacement

Pentastarch Dosing for dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight

Important Information

No doses have been reported for other large animals.

Monitor for volume overload and adjust dosage based on clinical response.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 643-644

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs CRI 10-25 mL/kg/day Daily
Cats CRI 5-10 mL/kg/day Daily

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Horses IV Bolus 8-15 mL/kg Single dose
CRI 0.5-1 mL/kg/hr Continuous