Dog Medication Dosage Calculator
Enter your dog's weight and a dose rate to instantly calculate the correct medication dose, or pick from a reference table of common canine drugs.
Dose Calculator
Disclaimer: For informational use only. Always confirm doses with a licensed veterinarian before administering any medication.
Enter weight and dose rate above, or pick a drug from the reference table below.
Calculated Dose
Common Canine Medication Reference
Click any row to auto-fill the dose rate above. Ranges shown are typical starting doses — always confirm with your veterinarian.
| Drug Name | Common Use | Dose Rate (mg/kg) | Frequency |
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Sources: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook & standard veterinary formularies. This table is for reference only.
Summary
Enter your dog's weight and a dose rate to instantly calculate the correct medication dose, or pick from a reference table of common canine drugs.
How it works
- Enter your dog's body weight in kilograms or pounds.
- Enter the drug's dose rate in mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram of body weight).
- Optionally select a frequency to estimate the daily total.
- Click Calculate to see the single dose and daily dose in milligrams.
- Or click any drug in the reference table to auto-fill its typical dose rate.
- Always confirm the calculated dose with a licensed veterinarian before administering.
Use cases
- Quickly verify a prescribed dose against your dog's current weight.
- Look up standard dose rates for common canine medications.
- Calculate doses when switching between kg and lb weight measurements.
- Estimate total daily drug intake for medications given multiple times per day.
- Cross-check over-the-counter canine products for correct dosing.
- Educational reference for veterinary students learning pharmacology.
- Help pet owners understand the math behind their vet's prescription.