Dog Trazodone Dose Calculator
The how much trazodone can i give my dog calculator is designed to help pet owners determine the appropriate dosage of trazodone for canines.
For a 50-pound dog requiring treatment for anxiety:
- Standard dosing range: 2.5 to 3.5 mg per pound
- 50 lbs × 3 mg = 150 mg recommended dose
- Recommended administration: 150 mg every 8-12 hours as needed
Trazodone for Dogs Dosage Chart
| Dog’s Weight (KG) | Dog’s Weight (LBS) | Starting Dose (mg) | Maximum Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 10 | 25 | 50 |
| 9 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
| 13 | 30 | 75 | 150 |
| 18 | 40 | 100 | 200 |
| 22 | 50 | 125 | 250 |
| 27 | 60 | 150 | 300 |
| 31 | 70 | 175 | 350 |
| 36 | 80 | 200 | 400 |
Dog Trazodone Dose Formula
The formula for calculating trazodone dosage follows this pattern:
Dog's weight (lbs) × Dosage rate (mg/lb) = Total daily dose (mg)The dosage rate ranges from 2.5 to 15 mg per pound depending on the condition being treated.
- Dog’s weight: 40 lbs
- Desired dosage rate: 3.5 mg/lb
- Calculation: Total daily dose = 40 × 3.5 = 140 mg total daily dose
- Divided into two doses: 70 mg twice daily
How To calculate how much trazodone can i give my dog?
To determine the appropriate dosage:
Accurately weigh your dog using a reliable scale.
Apply the formula: Dog’s weight (lbs) × Dosage rate (mg/lb) = Total daily dose (mg)
Divide total into recommended doses per day.
For a 25-pound dog prescribed 3 mg/lb:
- Total daily dose = Dog’s weight × Dosage rate
- Total daily dose = 25 lbs × 3 mg = 75 mg total daily dose
- If twice daily administration: 37.5 mg per dose
- For a 15-pound dog: Dose = 15 × 2.5 mg = 37.5 mg per dose
- For a 28-pound dog: Dose = 28 × 3.0 mg = 84 mg per dose
- For a 45-pound dog: Dose = 45 × 3.5 mg = 157.5 mg per dose
- For a 65-pound dog: Dose = 65 × 3.0 mg = 195 mg per dose
- For an 85-pound dog: Dose = 85 × 2.5 mg = 212.5 mg per dose
100mg Trazodone Tablet Dosing Chart
| Dog’s Weight | Standard Dose | Maximum Dose | How to Divide 100mg Tablet | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-15 lbs | 25mg | 50mg | Split into quarters (¼) | Every 8-12 hrs |
| 16-25 lbs | 50mg | 75mg | Split in half (½) | Every 8-12 hrs |
| 26-40 lbs | 75mg | 100mg | Split into ¾ | Every 8-12 hrs |
| 41-60 lbs | 100mg | 150mg | Use 1 full tablet | Every 8-12 hrs |
| 61-80 lbs | 150mg | 200mg | 1½ tablets | Every 8-12 hrs |
| 81-100 lbs | 200mg | 300mg | 2 tablets | Every 8-12 hrs |
| Over 100 lbs | 250mg | 350mg | 2½ tablets | Every 8-12 hrs |
References:
- American Kennel Club – https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health
- FDA Veterinary Medicine – https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary
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