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Dosage Directory · 83 Medications

Explore medication references for your pet,
by weight.

A free educational directory of dog and cat medications. Pages pair weight-based arithmetic with product checks, safety notes, named references, and clear limits on what a calculator can decide.

Getting Started

How to use this site

  1. Step 1

    Search for a medication, or browse the dog or cat directory.

  2. Step 2

    Open the page for your pet's species (dog or cat).

  3. Step 3

    Enter your pet's current, accurate weight in the calculator.

  4. Step 4

    Read the safety notes, side effects, and cautions on the page.

  5. Step 5

    Confirm with your veterinarian before giving any medication.

Calculators give an educational estimate, not a prescription. New to giving pets medication? Our free guides explain how dosing works, which human drugs are dangerous, and what to do in an emergency.

Most Consulted · 01

Browse the directory

By condition

  • Acid reflux (GERD)
  • Acute diarrhea
  • Acute fluid overload
  • Acute musculoskeletal pain
  • Acute post-operative pain (single injection)
  • Add-on seizure therapy
  • Addison's disease
  • Adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism

By drug class

  • ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)
  • Adrenal steroidogenesis inhibitor
  • Antibiotic (Cephalosporin)
  • Antibiotic (Penicillin)
  • Antibiotic (Tetracycline)
  • Antibiotic / Antiprotozoal
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Anticonvulsant / Analgesic

Most Consulted · 02

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For Dogs · 03

Medications for dogs (50)

Dog Antibiotic (Penicillin)

Amoxil

Amoxicillin

bacterial infections · skin infections · urinary tract infections

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Dog Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor

Apoquel

Oclacitinib

atopic dermatitis · allergic itching · skin allergies

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Dog NSAID / Antiplatelet

Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid

mild pain relief · inflammation · fever reduction

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Dog Antihistamine (first-generation)

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

allergies · itching · anxiety

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Dog Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Baytril

Enrofloxacin

Urinary tract infections · Skin infections · Respiratory infections

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Dog Antihistamine

Benadryl

Diphenhydramine

allergies · itching · motion sickness

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Dog Isoxazoline parasiticide

Bravecto

Fluralaner

Flea prevention and treatment · Tick prevention and treatment · Demodectic mange

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Dog Gastrointestinal protectant

Carafate

Sucralfate

Gastric ulcers · Duodenal ulcers · Esophagitis

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Dog NK1 receptor antagonist / Antiemetic

Cerenia

Maropitant

vomiting · nausea · motion sickness

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For Cats · 04

Medications for cats (33)

Cat Antibiotic (Penicillin)

Amoxil

Amoxicillin

bacterial infections · skin infections · urinary tract infections

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Cat Antihistamine (H1 Receptor Antagonist)

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

Allergic dermatitis and itching · Atopic dermatitis · Urticaria (hives)

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Cat Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) / Antiplatelet Agent

Bayer Aspirin

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Blood clot prevention (thromboembolism prophylaxis) · Aortic thromboembolism (saddle thrombus) prevention in cats with heart disease · Anti-inflammatory use (very limited, with extreme caution)

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Cat Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Baytril

Enrofloxacin

bacterial infections · urinary tract infections · skin infections

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Cat Antihistamine

Benadryl

Diphenhydramine

allergies · itching · motion sickness

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Cat GI protectant / Mucosal coating agent

Carafate

Sucralfate

gastric ulcers · esophagitis · post-doxycycline esophageal damage

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Cat NK1 receptor antagonist / Antiemetic

Cerenia

Maropitant

vomiting · nausea · motion sickness

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Cat First-generation antihistamine

Chlor-Trimeton

Chlorpheniramine

allergies · itching · allergic skin disease

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Cat Second-Generation Antihistamine (H1 Receptor Antagonist)

Claritin

Loratadine

Allergic dermatitis · Environmental allergies (atopy) · Itching and scratching

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Sourcing · 05

Medication pages identify the references used to prepare them and explain what their weight-based arithmetic can—and cannot—answer. No result replaces a veterinarian's diagnosis or prescription.

PV
Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook
MV
Merck Veterinary Manual
FD
FDA / DailyMed labels

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult your veterinarian before giving medication to your pet. Do not use this calculator for emergencies, overdoses, pregnancy, very young animals, very old animals, pets with liver/kidney disease, or pets taking multiple medications.

Each medication page lists the references recorded for its data. The calculator math and editorial presentation are maintained by PetDosageChart; a page is independently DVM-reviewed only when a named reviewer byline appears. See our methodology and limitations.