Dilution calculator

A 30 g bird cannot receive an undiluted dose: the volume that carries the right milligrams is smaller than the syringe can measure. This works out the dilution, and tells you when the volume you are about to draw is not one the barrel can resolve.

This tool does arithmetic on numbers you enter. It makes no claim about whether a drug may be diluted, what it may be diluted in, or how long a dilution remains stable — those are product-specific pharmacy questions. Check the label and your formulary.

Dose to give

A single value, not a range. Where the formulary prints a band, choosing a point inside it is a clinical decision.

Concentration as supplied

mg/mL

Dosing syringe

Smallest marking

Volume to make up at each step

Mixed in a vial or a larger syringe — this is not limited by the dosing syringe above.

Reference only — verify before administering. This tool is for reference purposes only and does not constitute veterinary medical advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian and verify dosages against current published literature before administering any medication. ExoticRx is not liable for clinical decisions. Full disclaimer