Work out veterinary drug dose by weight instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Multiplies animal weight by the mg/kg dose and converts to a volume using the preparation strength.
Veterinary dose
Dose (mg) = weight (kg) x mg/kg; volume (mL) = dose / concentration (mg/mL)
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Most do, but some drugs are dosed by body surface area, and cats differ markedly from dogs in metabolism.
Paracetamol, permethrin and many NSAIDs are toxic to cats at doses tolerated by dogs.