{"id":628084,"date":"2024-05-08T09:28:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628084"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:39:03","slug":"famotidine-dose-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/famotidine-dose-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How much famotidine can I give my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/famotidine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famotidine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an over-the-counter acid reducer. Better known as the brand-name <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pepcid-ac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepcid AC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this drug suppresses stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors on the stomach lining. Most people think of it as a heartburn or acid reflux remedy, but according to Plumb\u2019s, veterinarians use it to treat or prevent more serious digestive system issues like ulcers, gastritis, esophagitis, and, yes, acid reflux. In veterinary medicine, the standard famotidine dosage for dogs ranges from 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound of body weight, but this can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition being treated. Famotidine is safe for dogs, but pet caregivers should have a veterinarian examine the dog if it\u2019s experiencing gastrointestinal distress before giving it store-bought medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/famotidine-for-dogs\/\"><b>Famotidine (Pepcid) for dogs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Famotidine with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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However, the dose of famotidine is determined by the dog\u2019s weight and the condition being treated, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amy-attas-a1695590\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Amy Attas, DVM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, veterinarian and author of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pets-City-Tales-Manhattan-Veterinarian\/dp\/0593715675\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, \u201cfor decreasing gastric secretion, the dose is lower; it is calculated at 0.1mg\/pound of weight twice daily,\u201d she says. \u201cFor more serious conditions, such as gastric ulceration, the dose starts at 1 mg\/pound, and it would be given intravenously.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what Plumb\u2019s Veterinary Drug Handbook recommends for other conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To reduce stomach acid concentrations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.1\u20130.5 mg\/kg given orally or by injection every 12 or 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For esophagitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.5\u20131.1 mg\/kg given orally every 12 or 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As an add-on treatment to prevent\/treat ulcers associated with mast cell tumors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.5 mg\/kg every 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As an add-on treatment for gastrointestinal problems due to chronic kidney disease,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.5 mg\/kg given orally once per day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-famotidine-can-i-give-my-dog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much famotidine can I give my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In humans, famotidine is typically a short-term treatment because it can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4023325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rapidly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lose efficacy with repeated dosing. This happens both in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">humans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5259645\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7c0f3fa5-0a44-4a98-bc43-8bff8e95c462\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises that its continual use be limited to four to six weeks. There\u2019s rarely a reason to take it for more than 6 to 8 weeks. Dr. Attas says long-term use (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/veterinarypartner.vin.com\/default.aspx?pid=19239&amp;id=4951496\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 14 days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) can decrease famotidine\u2019s efficacy in dogs, as well, and \u201cthere are other medications that provide better gastric acid suppression (e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/omeprazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">omeprazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that can be used long-term without a decrease in efficacy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the dog\u2019s symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, contact the vet for next steps. \u201cContinuous monitoring by a veterinarian is crucial to determine the appropriate duration of famotidine therapy for each dog,\u201d says Dr. Sabrina Kong, DVM, a Staff Veterinarian Writer at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welovedoodles.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WeLoveDoodles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the average 0.25\u20130.5 mg\/pound dosage, here\u2019s how much famotidine may work for dogs. Remember, it depends on the condition, and always follow the vet\u2019s instructions. Also, watch for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckvetmanual.com\/toxicology\/toxicities-from-human-drugs\/gastrointestinal-drugs-toxicity\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">famotidine<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckvetmanual.com\/toxicology\/toxicities-from-human-drugs\/gastrointestinal-drugs-toxicity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overdose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/dog-diarrhea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, vomiting, and pale gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\" role=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">\n<h3 id=\"famotidine-for-dogs-dosage-chart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famotidine for dogs dosage chart<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 10 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-19 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-29 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-39 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40-59 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60-79 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-100 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">101-119 lbs\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 lbs and over<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"does-famotidine-interact-with-any-other-dog-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does famotidine interact with any other dog medications?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famotidine is generally safe when administered in the proper dose, \u201cbut it can interact with other medications, potentially altering their effects,\u201d says Dr. Kong. \u201cFor example, its action on stomach acidity can affect the absorption of certain drugs.\u201d These<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a06502d9-7903-4f37-833e-e5763d502def\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antifungals\"><b>Azole antifungals<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because famotidine reduces gastric acid, it can also reduce the effectiveness of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ketoconazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ketoconazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/itraconazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">itraconazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other antifungals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certain antibiotics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like antifungals, famotidine can decrease the absorption of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cefpodoxime-proxetil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cefpodoxime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cefuroxime-axetil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cefuroxime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by decreasing stomach acid production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron salts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased gastric acid secretion can also decrease the rate of iron absorption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antacids: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antacids can decrease the rate of famotidine absorption when taken at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell the vet if your dog is taking any of these medications before administering the famotidine tablets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"other-famotidine-precautions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other famotidine precautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famotidine and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/h2-antagonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H2-receptor antagonists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tagamet-hb-200\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tagamet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (cimetidine), are pretty safe for dogs under most circumstances. Still, it\u2019s best to inform the vet if your dog has heart, kidney, or liver disease or is taking other drugs or supplements. Also, use caution when administering famotidine to a senior, pregnant, or nursing dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rare cases, dogs may also have an allergic reaction to famotidine. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice a rash, fever, facial swelling, or trouble breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"guidelines-for-administering-famotidine-in-dogs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for administering famotidine in dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFamotidine can be administered orally, with or without food. However, administering the medication without food may enhance its effectiveness in reducing stomach acid,&#8221; says Dr. Kong. Once a dog eats, it can stimulate gastric activity, potentially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/is-pepto-bismol-safe-for-dogs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reducing the drug\u2019s effectiveness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s usually best to administer the drug on an empty stomach before the dog\u2019s first meal of the day. Nevertheless, if the dog shows signs of upset stomach, vomiting, or other digestive issues, try giving the medication with food or a treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treats can also be a good motivator, according to Dr. Attas. If your dog doesn\u2019t want to take famotidine, \u201cThe pill can be hidden in a favorite treat, peanut butter, cream cheese, or other sticky, flavorful substance,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dogs may refuse to take a famotidine tablet on their own, either with or without treats, so you might have to administer it by hand. Sit the dog in a comfortable spot, then gently grab the top of their muzzle and tilt their head toward the ceiling, which should open their mouth slightly. Use the other hand to put the pill as far back on the dog\u2019s tongue as possible, then close their mouth and lower their head back to a normal position. You can encourage swallowing by massaging the dog\u2019s throat or blowing on their nose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss a dose, just administer it as soon as you can, then give the next dose as scheduled. Never give a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Don\u2019t stop the treatment until the vet says it\u2019s okay, since this can cause the dog\u2019s stomach to rebound by overproducing acid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store famotidine at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/pet-meds\"><b>Discount pet meds &amp; resources<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Famotidine is an over-the-counter acid reducer. Better known as the brand-name Pepcid AC, this drug suppresses stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors on the stomach lining. Most people think of it as a heartburn or acid reflux remedy, but according to Plumb\u2019s, veterinarians use it to treat or prevent more serious digestive system issues like [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":628086,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7956],"tags":[16414,7969],"coauthors":[8861],"class_list":["post-628084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pets","tag-digestive-health","tag-dogs","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Famotidine dosage for dogs: What you should know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The famotidine dosage for dogs is 0.25 - 05 mg per pound, but may vary based on the condition being treated. 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