He has to take it once every 24 hours, and they are having me give him 21/2 mg each time. The paper I read on-line says to give 10 mg per kg once daily. I don't know if what kg means. It has something to do with weight, I do know he weighs 9 lbs or so. Can someone tell me if that would be correct to give (21/2 mg each 24 hours or not. I don't trust the vet that is filling in for my usual vet. Please help if you know what these measurements mean, relating to his weight. Thanks so much
2007-08-15 13:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by linda s 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
First of all, don't trust everything that you read on the internet. There could be a special reason why the vet prescribed this dosage. Before you try to change your pet's dose, you need to consult this veterinarian or another vet.
You did not state what form of medication this is (liquid, capsule). I'm going to assume that it's a liquid, since cats are usually given liquids. Usually, liquids have so many milligrams (mg) per milliliter (mL). So, 2 1/2 cc or mL does not necessarily equal 2 1/2 milligrams.
For example, if a medication is 5mg/mL and you gave 2cc or 2mL, you'd actually be giving 10mg.
A kg is a kilogram, which is the metric form of weight measurement. A kg is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds.
*1cc is the same as 1mL
2007-08-15 15:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 13:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was that a human dose or a cat dose that you looked up? big difference. how are they having you give 2 1/2 mg per day? i think the smallest mg strength it comes in is 100mg unless it has been compounded into a smaller dose.
2007-08-15 15:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by bob © 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
kg= kilogram. At 9lbs, your cat is just barely over 4kg. 10mg per kg would be 40mg. (10X4)
But check before you change his dosage. Just because it said online that it should be 10mg/kg, doesn't mean that's what he should take.
(mg=milligram)
2007-08-15 14:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by sispumbaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call three other vet offices in the city and just clarify with them about the doseage. You'll get a solid answer just by seeing what they say, they should all be similar in answer.
2007-08-15 13:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋