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What Is the Furosemide Dosage for Dogs? The usual dose of furosemide for healthy dogs is 1 to 5 milligrams per kilogram of your dog's weight, two or three times a day.
Your dog’s exact furosemide dosage will depend on their weight and the severity of their disease. Dogs who have severe heart disease may require a high dosage of furosemide, while dogs who have a milder case may only need a low dosage.
Furosemide is the most common medication used in dogs with confirmed heart failure. It is also, unfortunately commonly misused. Here are some general “DOs and DONʼTs” for Furosemide use.
Dogs: 0.45 – 6 milligrams per kilogram by mouth every 8-48 hours. 1 – 5.5 milligrams per kilogram intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously every 1-12 hours. Cats: 0.45-0.9 milligrams per kilogram orally every 8-24 hours. 2.75 – 4 milligrams per kilogram intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously every 1-24 hours.
During studies into the safety of furosemide for animals, dogs were given dosages of 2 mg/lb, 6 mg/lb and 10 mg/lb. After 9 days dogs receiving 10 mg/lb displayed only mild dehydration and fluctuations in blood and electrolyte levels. More on this study can be found here.
Furosemide Dosage for Dogs. Furosemide is available in both oral and injectable forms. Injections are typically given in the hospital, but your veterinarian may prescribe tablets or liquid for home use. Tablets come in several strengths so your vet can prescribe an accurate dose.
The usual oral dosage of furosemide tablets is 1 to 2 mg/lb body weight (approximately 2.5 to 5 mg/kg). A prompt diuresis usually ensues from the initial treatment. Administer orally once or twice daily at 6 to 8 hour intervals.
Category: Diuretic. Other Names for this Medication: Frusemide, Lasix®, Salix®, Disal® Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: 12.5 mg & 50 mg tablets; 10 mg/mL oral syrup; 50 mg/mL injectable solution. Human: 20 mg, 40 mg, & 80 mg tablets; 40 mg/5 mL (8 mg/mL) oral liquid; 10mg/mL injection.