LymeNet Flash: DOG PPL: IF YOU KNOW DOXY DOSAGE FOR 9 LB DOG PLEASE TELL ME

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Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :

i'm away from home and pulled engorged tick off my dog

i have 100mg doxy left from my 20 lb dog who died

but i'm not sure of the dosage...would it be 50mg a day? i gave the 20lb dog 100 a day

i know merry is a vet tech but she is so busy right now i didnt want to bother her with this...so if someone knows please help. thanks.

Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :

�The typical dose administered to animals is 2.5 mg per pound (5 mg/kg) every 12 hours orally.

from http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/doxycycline-vibramycin/page1.aspx

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

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