Our dog prednisone dosage calculator helps veterinarians and pet owners to compute the appropriate amount of prednisone for canine patients.
This prednisone dosage calculator takes into account crucial factors such as the dog’s weight, the condition being treated, and the prescribed dosage regimen.
A 20-pound dog diagnosed with allergies, the veterinarian prescribe 0.5 mg/kg of prednisone twice daily.
Using the calculator:
- Convert 20 pounds to kilograms: 20 lbs ≈ 9.07 kg
- Multiply the dosage by weight: 0.5 mg/kg × 9.07 kg = 4.54 mg
- Round to the nearest practical dose: 5 mg twice daily
Dog Prednisone Dosage Calculator
| Dog Breed | Weight (kg) | Condition | Dosage Rate (mg/kg) | Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | 2.5 | Allergies | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Beagle | 12 | Arthritis | 0.25 | 2.5 |
| German Shepherd | 35 | Lymphoma | 2 | 70 |
| Great Dane | 70 | Shock | 1 | 70 |
| Poodle | 5 | Asthma | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Bulldog | 25 | Skin Infections | 1 | 25 |
| Dachshund | 9 | Intervertebral Disc Disease | 0.75 | 7 |
| Rottweiler | 40 | Osteoarthritis | 0.5 | 20 |
| Cocker Spaniel | 15 | Allergic Dermatitis | 1 | 15 |
| Boxer | 30 | Autoimmune Disease | 1.5 | 45 |
| Shih Tzu | 6 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 0.5 | 3 |
| Siberian Husky | 28 | Anemia | 0.75 | 21 |
| Border Collie | 18 | Chronic Bronchitis | 0.5 | 9 |
| Labrador Retriever | 32 | Addison’s Disease | 0.4 | 13 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 4 | Pancreatitis | 1 | 4 |
Dog Prednisone Dosage Formula
The formula for calculating a dog’s prednisone dosage is:
Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) × Dosage rate (mg/kg)Let’s examine a more complex scenario:
A 30-kg Labrador Retriever is diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The vet prescribes an initial dose of 1 mg/kg daily, tapering to 0.5 mg/kg every other day over two weeks.
Initial dose calculation: 30 kg × 1 mg/kg = 30 mg dailyTapering schedule:
- Days 1-5: 30 mg daily
- Days 6-10: 15 mg daily (30 kg × 0.5 mg/kg)
- Days 11-14: 15 mg every other day
Prednisolone 5mg for Dogs Dosage
Prednisolone, a close relative of prednisone, is often prescribed in 5mg tablet form.
A 15-kg Border Collie with autoimmune hemolytic anemia might require 2 mg/kg of prednisolone daily:
15 kg × 2 mg/kg = 30 mg dailyUsing 5mg tablets, this translates to 6 tablets per day.
As the dog’s condition improves, the vet may adjust the dosage:
- Week 1-2: 30 mg daily (6 × 5mg tablets)
- Week 3-4: 20 mg daily (4 × 5mg tablets)
- Week 5-6: 10 mg daily (2 × 5mg tablets)
- Week 7-8: 5 mg daily (1 × 5mg tablet)
- Maintenance: 5 mg every other day
References
- American Kennel Club: Prednisone for Dogs
- VCA Hospitals: Prednisone and Prednisolone
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