Dog Trazodone Dose Calculator
In this dog trazodone dose calculator, Enter weight of canine in kilograms or pounds. Input minimum and maximum recommended dosage per kilogram of the dog’s weight. This range is typically provided by a veterinarian (e.g., 2–5 mg/kg).
Select between situational, regular, or severe anxiety, the calculator will compute the minimum and maximum Trazodone dosage for your dog.
Trazodone for Dogs Dosage Chart
Breed | Average Weight (lbs) | Dosage Range (mg) |
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Chihuahua | 5 | 12.5-25 |
Yorkshire Terrier | 7 | 12.5-25 |
Dachshund | 16 | 25-50 |
Beagle | 22 | 50-75 |
Cocker Spaniel | 28 | 50-100 |
Border Collie | 40 | 75-125 |
Labrador Retriever | 65 | 100-200 |
German Shepherd | 85 | 150-250 |
Golden Retriever | 70 | 100-200 |
Boxer | 70 | 100-200 |
Rottweiler | 110 | 200-300 |
Great Dane | 140 | 250-300 |
Poodle (Toy) | 10 | 12.5-25 |
Poodle (Standard) | 55 | 100-150 |
Bulldog | 50 | 75-125 |
Shih Tzu | 12 | 12.5-25 |
Boston Terrier | 20 | 25-50 |
Siberian Husky | 50 | 75-125 |
Australian Shepherd | 50 | 75-125 |
Pug | 15 | 12.5-25 |
Maltese | 8 | 12.5-25 |
Cavalier King Charles | 15 | 12.5-25 |
100mg Trazodone for Dogs Dosage Chart
Weight Range (lbs) | Single Dose | Daily Frequency |
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40-60 | 50mg | Twice daily |
61-80 | 75mg | Twice daily |
81-100 | 100mg | Twice daily |
101-120 | 100mg | 2-3 times daily |
50mg Trazodone for Dogs Dosage Chart
Weight Range (lbs) | Single Dose | Daily Frequency | Dog Size |
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10-15 | 25mg (½ tablet) | Once daily | Small |
16-20 | 25mg (½ tablet) | Twice daily | Small |
21-25 | 50mg (1 tablet) | Once daily | Small |
26-35 | 50mg (1 tablet) | Once daily | Medium |
36-42 | 50mg (1 tablet) | Twice daily | Medium |
43-50 | 50-75mg (1-1½ tablets) | Twice daily | Medium |
51-60 | 75mg (1½ tablets) | Twice daily | Large |
61-70 | 100mg (2 tablets) | Twice daily | Large |
71-75 | 100-150mg (2-3 tablets) | Twice daily | Large |
Dog Trazodone Dosage Formula
Daily Dose = Dog's Weight (kg) × Dose Rate (mg/kg)
Daily Dose Formula:
Daily Total = Single Dose × Frequency
Tablet Calculation:
Tablets = Dose ÷ Tablet Strength
The dose rate varies based on the condition severity:
- Mild anxiety: 2.5-3.5 mg/kg
- Moderate anxiety: 4-8 mg/kg
- Severe anxiety: 8-15 mg/kg
For a 30kg German Shepherd with mild anxiety:
30 kg × 3 mg/kg = 90mg total daily dose (divided into 45mg twice daily)
How to Calculate How Much Trazodone Can I Give My Dog?
- Convert weight from pounds to kilograms (divide by 2.2)
- Identify severity of anxiety/behavioral issues
- Choose appropriate dose rate within the recommended range
- Calculate total daily dose based on veterinary guidelines
- Divide into two administrations for optimal effectiveness
For a 44lb dog (20kg) with moderate anxiety:
20kg × 6 mg/kg = 120mg total daily dose (60mg twice daily)
- Small Chihuahua (6lbs/2.7kg):Mild anxiety: 2.7kg × 2.5mg/kg = 6.75mg twice daily
- Beagle (24lbs/11kg): Moderate anxiety: 11kg × 6mg/kg = 66mg daily (33mg twice daily)
- Golden Retriever (65lbs/29.5kg): Severe anxiety: 29.5kg × 10mg/kg = 295mg daily (147.5mg twice daily)
- French Bulldog (28lbs/12.7kg): Mild anxiety: 12.7kg × 3mg/kg = 38.1mg daily (19mg twice daily)
- Border Collie (35lbs/15.9kg): Moderate anxiety: 15.9kg × 7mg/kg = 111.3mg daily (55.6mg twice daily)
What is Trazodone Dosage for Dogs?
Trazodone dosing is the precise calculation of medication amounts for canine anxiety treatment. It’s like a safety formula – uniquely tailored to your dog’s size and anxiety level. The standard dosing range spans from 2.5 to 15 mg/kg per day, divided into two doses.