VETERINARY USE ONLY: THIS TOOL CALCULATES MATH. IT DOES NOT PRESCRIBE DOSAGE. CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN.

Pet Dosage Chart Generator

Create a printable reference chart for your pet's medication. Enter the weight-based rule provided by your vet to see precise doses across all common weights.

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Configuration

mg/kg

Standard veterinary math rule (e.g., 10mg/kg).

Verify calculation with a clinician before use. Errors can be fatal.

Generated Chart

Dosage Table

Weight Target Dose (mg) Administer Instruction

Math Verification

We use the Surface Area to Weight Ratio compensation for simplified dosing. Formula: (Weight in kg × mg) ÷ Concentration.

Save to Device

Keep a copy of this chart on your phone for quick reference during feeding times.

Understanding Your Pet's Dosage

Why mg/kg matters more than age

In veterinary medicine, metabolism is almost entirely weight-dependent. Unlike human medication where "one pill" often fits all adults, a 10lb Pomeranian and a 100lb Great Dane require vastly different concentrations of the same active ingredient. Our chart generator uses the standard weight-basis formula utilized in clinical compounding.

Rounding Rules

  • Liquids: Round to the nearest 0.1mL for oral syringes.
  • Tablets: Only split tablets if they are scored (marked with a line).
  • Margins: A 5% variance is common in clinical settings, but always aim for precision.

Safety Checklist

  • "Is the animal on an empty stomach?"
  • "Are there other medications interacting?"
  • "Has the weight changed in the last 6 months?"

Consult your DVM for specific guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, veterinarians recommend using the dose for the lower weight if the medication has a narrow therapeutic window, or rounding up if it's a safer supplement. Always verify with your clinic.
Yes, the math logic (mg per kg) is identical for both cats and dogs. However, the mg/kg rule itself changes drastically between species. A safe dose for a dog might be toxic for a cat. Ensure you have the species-specific rule from your vet.
Our calculator provides the "Administer" amount in decimal format (e.g., 0.5 Tabs). If your result is 1.5 Tabs, you would give one whole tablet plus one half tablet. Use a pill cutter for accuracy.
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