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The most common dose for a majority of cats is 5mg every 12 to 24 hours
The recommended dosage of Pepcid for cats is 0
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It can be mixed with food, or if the cat is unwilling to eat the tablet, a pill
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Species: Dogs, Cats, and Horses
The specific dose of famotidine that you'll need to give to your pet will be dependent upon your cat's weight, size and the severity and cause of his stomach ulcers
Applies to the following strengths: 20 mg; 40 mg; 20 mg/50 mL; 40 mg/5 mL;
Over-the-counter omeprazole most commonly comes in 20mg tablet or capsule sizes, requiring tablets to be split
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The same goes for the treatment time and the frequency between each intake
Pepcid AC is a supplement used to cure several stomach related problems
Side Effects Side effects in dogs are rare, which is why veterinarians often prescribe famotidine over other
Just remember, no mealtime meds
Prednisolone is usually started at 1–3 mg/kg daily, and this dosage is to be tapered every 3–4 weeks once clinical response has been attained
Drug type: Gastrointestinal
16 YEARS AND OLDER: Oral: Usual dose: 40 mg orally once a day at bedtime OR 20 mg orally 2 times a day
44 mg per pound of body weight, given once or twice a day
Q: How should famotidine be administered to dogs? A: Famotidine can be administered to dogs either orally or intravenously
D rug dose adjustments for disease (2010) Trepanier LA CVC in Washington Proceedings discusses the need to adjust dosing levels for some medications when diseases
In other words, famotidine is not only an antacid but also an antinauseal for dogs, but for cats is only an antacid
Since 20 mg or 40 mg strength cannot be used for this dosage regimen, use an alternate famotidine formulation
5 mg per pound given every 12 to 24 hours
Famotidine for dogs is generally safe, and very rarely do any dogs suffer from any side effects
There are several H2 receptors that produce gastric acids in the pet's stomach
Tolbert recommends giving them 30 minutes before breakfast