Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg PO q8-12h in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.320 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.320' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.304; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.304. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary is used in dogs for Mild pain and fever. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pardale-V, Tylenol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term only (3-5 days max) | Mild pain and fever | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.320 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.320' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.304; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.304. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.320 | 10-20 mg/kg p.o., i.v. q8h. Authorized dose of Pardale-V preparation is 1 tablet per 12 kg body |
| 20 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.320 | e pain management, doses at the top of the suggested range (20 mg/kg q8h), for a period not exceeding 5-7 days, have been advocated |
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TOXIC TO CATS — even single dose can be fatal (methemoglobinemia, hepatic necrosis). Dogs: hepatotoxic at high doses. Only use veterinary-specific products with codeine in dogs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–15 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary in dogs include: Short-term only (3-5 days max). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary is indicated in dogs for: Mild pain and fever.
These are general warnings for Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC TO CATS — even single dose can be fatal (methemoglobinemia, hepatic necrosis). Dogs: hepatotoxic at high doses. Only use veterinary-specific products with codeine in dogs.
Why a species-specific page? Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.