Dog Medication Dosage

Canine drug doses are weight-based (mg/kg). Many human medications are toxic to dogs. Always verify dosing with your veterinarian — never extrapolate human doses.

1. 1Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) × Dose rate (mg/kg)
2. 2Frequency determined by drug half-life
3. 3Never give ibuprofen, naproxen, paracetamol/acetaminophen to dogs
4. 4Maximum doses apply regardless of weight