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Lectade Small Animal:  Dosage and administration
 
 
Lectade Small Animal
Dosage and administration
Lectade is intended for oral administration only.
The contents of Sachet A and Sachet B to be added to 500 ml (approximately 1 pint) of water (optimum temperature 35°C). The solution may be offered to the animal using the following dosage guide-lines:
Dose to be offered
 
Small animal dosage
Volume ml
Times daily
Dogs
  
Small (e.g. Terriers)
Up to 250
2
Medium
  
(e.g. Spaniels, Beagles)
Up to 500
2
Large (e.g.Labradors, German Shepherds)
750 to 1000
2
Cats
100
3
For puppies and kittens the volume offered should be up to 25 ml/kg
Diarrhoea
Dogs and cats showing signs of diarrhoea should have fresh solution made available in place of water. In the event of the animal consistently refusing to drink the Lectade, access to water should be permitted. Once the recommended dose of Lectade has been consumed, additional water may be given.
Post-operative supportive therapy
Dogs and cats should be offered Lectade as an alternative to water upon their recovery from anaesthesia. During the subsequent three days, fresh solution should be offered as an alternative to water.
Duration of treatment
Lectade should be made available for 3–6 days. Limited light feed may be offered as normal in the recovery period. Replace any remaining solution with fresh material every 24 hours.
           
 
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  Date updated: 27 October 2006