Indications & Dose:  Antitussive: 0.1-0.1 mg/kg IV, IM, SC; 0.55-1.1 mg/kg PO Analgesic: 0.1-0.5 mg/kg IV, IM (only lasts for 30-45 minutes and very prone to ceiling effect) Sedation: 0.1-0.5 mg/kg IV, IM in conjunction with another agent lasting 2-4 hours Continuous Rate Infusion: 0.2-0.3 mg/kg bolus IV, then 0.1-0.4 mg/kg/hr Opioid Reversal: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg […]

Indications & Dose: Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia: Cat/Dog: 0.5-1.5 mL/kg of the 10% solution IV over 10-20 min Tip: “3 mL per cat“ NOTE: can be given faster if patient stability require Severe refractory hypocalcemia (gerks): Constant rate infusion of 10% solution: 0.5-1.5 mL/kg bolus slowly, then 0.05-0.15 ml/kg/hr ECG monitoring is strongly recommended for the duration […]

Indications & Dose: Prokinetic: 0.5-1 mg/kg PO/IV q8-12h Adverse Effects: Diarrhea Nauseau Mechanism of Action: Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist & indirect parasympathomimetic Works on lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric antrum, small intestines, and colon Highlights:  Not used in people due to risk of fatal arrhythmias

Indications & Dose: Antiplatelet: Dogs: 10 mg/kg loading; 3 mg/kg PO q24h Cats: 18.75 mg per cat q24h Adverse Effects: Appears safe, but may increase the risk of bleeding. Rare reports of hepatotoxicity, fever, bone marrow suppression in people Mechanism of action: Irreversible P2y12 receptor antagonist

Indications & Dose: For persistent or severe diarrhea: Cats: 250 mcg per cat SQ once a week for 4 weeks, then once every other week for 4 weeks, then once a month Dogs: <20 lbs – 250 mcg SQ 20-40 lbs – 500 mcg SQ >40 lbs – 1000 mcg SQ Same schedule as above