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Alprazolam (Xanax)

Dosage form:

Tablets 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg

Pharmacological group:

Benzodiazepine anxiolytic

Therapeutic use:

Treatment of anxiety and fear-related disorders in dogs and cats, especially panic signs. Adjunctive to clomipramine or SSRIs for phobic reactions.

Dosage:

Dogs:

Starting dose: 0.01–0.1 mg/kg orally as needed, up to 4 times daily. Titrate up or down to the minimum effective dose.

Cats:

Starting dose: 0.125–0.25 mg/kg orally as needed, up to twice daily is recommended; doses ranging from 0.25 mg per cat orally every 8–12 hours to 0.6 mg/kg orally have been reported. After the initial dose, titrate down to the minimum effective dose.

Calculate medication dosage for pets

Select the dosage form

Tablets Ready-to-use solution Powder for solution preparation

Weight of the animal:

Dose:

mg/kg

Amount of active ingredient:

mg/tablet

Dry substance amount:

Diluent volume:

Single dose:

tablet

Alprazolam (Xanax) dosage calculation

Accurate dosing is essential when treating pets. To calculate a single dose correctly, you need three key values: the animal’s weight, the required dose of the active ingredient, and the concentration of the medication.

Calculation formula:

Single dose = (Animal weight × Required dose) ÷ Medication concentration

Important notes:

Always consult a veterinarian before using any medication.
Follow the recommended dosage and instructions for use.

Accurate dosing helps protect your pet’s health and reduces the risk of side effects.