Sodium Chloride 0.9% Dosing for Small Animals, Large Animals, and Calves By Weight
Important Safety Information
For small animals: Maintenance administration (1.5-2.5 mL/kg/hr) is not a balanced maintenance solution and should be used with caution.
For calves with severe dehydration: May be administered as fast as 80 mL/kg/hr if necessary.
Always monitor patient response and adjust administration rates accordingly.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 757-758
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and Cats | Maintenance (no deficits) | 1.5-2.5 mL/kg | Hourly |
| Moderate dehydration | 15-30 mL/kg | Hourly | |
| Severe dehydration | 50 mL/kg | Hourly |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses and Cattle | Maintenance | 40-50 mL/kg | Daily |
| Moderate dehydration | 15-30 mL/kg | Hourly | |
| Severe dehydration | 50 mL/kg | Hourly |
Calf Dosage
| Species | Condition | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calves | Moderate dehydration | 45 mL/kg | 30-40 mL/kg/hr |
| Severe dehydration | 80-90 mL/kg | 30-40 mL/kg/hr or as fast as 80 mL/kg/hr if necessary |