Pentobarbital Sodium Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Cattle, Sheep, Goats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Pentobarbital is a potent barbiturate anesthetic with narrow therapeutic index. Use with extreme caution and proper monitoring.
For status epilepticus: 15-20 minutes may be needed to take full effect. Euthanasia: See "Instructions for Use" section.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 646-647
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and Cats | General anesthesia | 25-30 mg/kg | IV to effect |
| CRI | 2-15 mg/kg | IV to effect, followed by 0.2-1 mg/kg/hr | |
| Status epilepticus | 2-6 mg/kg | Single dose (15-20 minutes may be needed to take full effect) |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Standing sedation | 1-2 mg/kg | IV |
| Cattle, Sheep, and Goats | General anesthesia | 20-30 mg/kg | IV given to effect |