? Ondansetron

[Squalliesmom]

I hope someone with knowledge of Ondansetron can help me. One of my civvies is very obviously nauseated this morning. I have some Ondansetron that the vet prescribed for Squallie, it says to give 1/2 tab (which would be 2 mg). Is this a safe dose for my civvie? She's only about 7 lbs.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

That dose is OK for occasional use:

0.5 mg/kg (1.6 mg for 7 pounds) PO or IV Q 12–24 H or 30 min before chemotherapy Doses up to 1 mg/kg IV Q 12–24 H are occasionally needed

from:
http://todaysveterinarypractice.navc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MedicationsForAcuteVomiting.pdf

 

[Squalliesmom]

That dose is OK for occasional use:

0.5 mg/kg (1.6 mg for 7 pounds) PO or IV Q 12–24 H or 30 min before chemotherapy Doses up to 1 mg/kg IV Q 12–24 H are occasionally needed

from:
http://todaysveterinarypractice.navc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MedicationsForAcuteVomiting.pdf

Thanks, Larry!

 

[Yong & Maury GA]

Hope the meds helped Candy and she's feeling better, Lucy!

 

[Squalliesmom]

Hope the meds helped Candy and she's feeling better, Lucy!

Thanks, Yong! I never got the meds in her, lol, she's like greased lightning when she doesn't want you to do something to her! But she is feeling better, she ate a bit of her lunch and all of her dinner.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Hi Lucy, I give Murphy 1 mg (he's about 11.5 lbs) but will go up to 2 mg if he is feeling really bad. For a 7 lber, I'd do 1 mg first

 

[Squalliesmom]

Hi Lucy, I give Murphy 1 mg (he's about 11.5 lbs) but will go up to 2 mg if he is feeling really bad. For a 7 lber, I'd do 1 mg first

Thanks, Carol, I appreciate the info and input!