Calculate Paracetamol Dosage
Important: Please follow the dosage recommendations based on your dog’s specific condition and always consult your veterinarian for personalized advice. The information provided is a general guideline and should not replace professional medical judgment.
Important Note:
It is strongly advised not to give human Paracetamol or other human painkillers to dogs unless a vet tells you to do so. However, in some cases, your vet might prescribe Paracetamol that is specially made for dogs, like Pardale V.
Our Paracetamol calculator for dogs only gives you the calculation based on common dosage but we advised to not use this calculator untill the discussion with your vet.
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Paracetamol Dosage for Dogs
A common paracetamol dosage for dogs is 10 to 15 mg per kilogram of their weight, usually given twice a day. However, this is just a rough guide, and it’s crucial to use the veterinary version of the drug to avoid toxic effects. Since every dog is different, what works for one may not work for another, so you must check with your vet first.
Your vet may prescribe a different dosage based on your dog’s weight, medical history and other medications. It’s very important to follow your vet’s instructions exactly to avoid harming your dog’s red blood cells and liver.
Before giving paracetamol, a vet may perform a blood test to check your dog’s liver and kidney function and red blood cell count.
Giving the wrong amount of paracetamol can be extremely dangerous or even deadly for dogs.
How to Use Paracetamol Dogs Calculator
To use our paracetamol dog calculator, follow the guideline below.
- Enter you dog weight (kg or in lbs)
- Select the condition being treated
- click on calculate button
Remember to consult with your vet before using this calculator for paracetamol dosage for your dog.
Side effects of Paracetamol in Dogs
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- Difficulty breathing
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Potential liver failure
- Methemoglobinemia (reduced oxygen transport in blood)
Reference Studies for the Use of Paracetamol in Dogs
- González-Blanco, P., Canfrán, S., Mota, R., Gómez de Segura, I.A., & Aguado, D. (2020). Effects of a single paracetamol injection on the sevoflurane minimum alveolar concentration in dogs. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 84(1), 37-43.
- Hernández-Avalos, I., Valverde, A., Ibancovichi-Camarillo, J. A., Sánchez-Aparicio, P., Recillas-Morales, S., Osorio-Avalos, J., RodrÃguez-Velázquez, D., & Miranda-Cortés, A. E. (2020). Clinical evaluation of postoperative analgesia, cardiorespiratory parameters, and changes in liver and renal function tests of paracetamol compared to meloxicam and carprofen in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. PLoS ONE, 15(2), e0223697.
- Högestätt, E.D., Jonsson, B.A., Ermund, A., Andersson, D.A., Bjork, H., Alexander, J.P., Cravatt, B.F., Basbaum, A.I., & Zygmunt, P.M. (2005). Conversion of acetaminophen to the bioactive N-acylphenolamine AM404 via fatty acid amide hydrolase-dependent arachidonic acid conjugation in the nervous system. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 280(36), 31405-31412.
