It is recommended that dogs be given Tramadol at 045 to 18 mg per pound of the dog's body weight The recommended frequency is every 812 hoursAs with people, if the dog has a history of seizures it is important to let your vet know this, and they will likely tell you about alternatives While the dosage amounts vary from dog to dog, the tramadol dosage for dogs can be put into effect by using the dog's weight as the determinant The usual range is 5 18mg per poundTramadol is inexpensive and currently not a scheduled drug in the USA Tramadol may lower the seizure threshold, therefore should be used cautiously in animals prone to seizures such as epileptics Current dosing recommendations for dogs are 5 mg/kg q 68 hours and for cats 12 mg/kg q 12 hours The efficacy of these dosages has not been evaluated
The Effects Of Ketoconazole And Cimetidine On The Pharmacokinetics Of Oral Tramadol In Greyhound Dogs Kukanich 17 Journal Of Veterinary Pharmacology And Therapeutics Wiley Online Library
