Metronidazole Dosage Calculator
Metronidazole 10% Dosage Calculator
Animals: Dogs & Puppies, Cats & Kittens, Horses & Ponies, Birds (Parrots, Pigeons, Poultry & Finches), Reptiles (Lizards, Snakes, Turtles & Amphibians).
Symptoms: Watery or mucus diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss, blood or mucus in feces, dehydration, abdominal discomfort, confirmed Giardia or Entamoeba infection.
Use: Treatment of protozoal infections (Giardia, Trichomonas, Entamoeba) and anaerobic bacterial gastrointestinal infections. Supports digestive recovery and appetite restoration across pets and livestock.
1 — Select Animal
Dog / Puppy
Cat / Kitten
Horse / Pony
Bird / Poultry
Reptile
2 — Select Condition
Mild (Giardia / Protozoal)
Moderate (GI / IBD / Anaerobic)
Severe (Systemic / Anaerobic)
⚠️ Metronidazole is a treatment drug only — not for preventive use. Always use under veterinary guidance.
3 — Enter Animal Weight
lbs (Pounds)
⚠️ Please select an animal, a condition, and enter a valid weight.
📋 Dosage Result
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🫕 Shake well before use.
📦 Shelf life: 2 years from manufacture date; use within 90 days of opening. Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
🚫 Not for human use.
⚖️ Always dose based on accurate body weight. Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.
⚠️ Metronidazole has a bitter taste — mix with food or a small amount of flavored liquid if needed to aid administration.
🚫 Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals unless directed by a veterinarian.
⚠️ Caution
We are not providing veterinary services. Only a licensed veterinarian can advise the correct dosage after examining the animal’s condition. Metronidazole is not FDA-approved for veterinary use in the US — all use is considered extra-label. High doses may cause neurological side effects (disorientation, ataxia, seizures) in dogs and cats. Do not use in food-producing animals. Do not use in pregnant animals. This calculator is for reference purposes only.
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Metronidazole 10% — Dosage Reference Table
Concentration: 10% = 100 mg/mL | Oral administration | Treatment only — not for preventive use | Always dose by accurate body weight
⚠️ How to use: Find your animal and condition, then multiply the mL/lb value by your animal’s actual weight in lbs to get the total dose per administration.
🚫 Metronidazole is a treatment drug only — not recommended for routine prevention. Use only for confirmed or suspected protozoal / anaerobic bacterial infections under veterinary guidance.
🚫 Metronidazole is a treatment drug only — not recommended for routine prevention. Use only for confirmed or suspected protozoal / anaerobic bacterial infections under veterinary guidance.
| Animal | Condition | Dose (mL/lb) | Frequency | Duration | Repeat / Notes |
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Dog / Puppy | Mild (Giardia / Protozoal) | 0.045 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Repeat in 14 days if needed |
| Moderate (GI / IBD) | 0.068 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
| Severe (Anaerobic) | 0.113 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 7–10 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
Cat / Kitten | Mild (Giardia / Protozoal) | 0.045 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Repeat in 14 days if needed |
| Moderate (GI / IBD) | 0.068 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
| Severe (Anaerobic) | 0.113 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 7–10 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
Horse / Pony | Mild (Protozoal / GI) | 0.068 mL/lb | Every 6–8 hrs | 5–7 days | Vet re-evaluation |
| Moderate (Anaerobic) | 0.091 mL/lb | Every 6–8 hrs | 7 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
| Severe (Systemic) | 0.113 mL/lb | Every 6–8 hrs | 7–10 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
Bird / Poultry | Mild (Trichomonas / Giardia) | 0.113 mL/lb | Every 12–24 hrs | 5 days | Repeat in 14 days if needed |
| Moderate (Protozoal) | 0.159 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
| Severe (Systemic) | 0.227 mL/lb | Every 12 hrs | 5–7 days | Vet re-evaluation | |
Reptile | Mild (Flagellates) | 0.181 mL/lb | Single dose | 1 day | Repeat in 14 days |
| Moderate (Amoebiasis) | 0.227 mL/lb | Single dose | 1 day | Repeat in 14 days | |
| Severe (Systemic) | 0.454 mL/lb | Single dose | 1 day | Vet re-evaluation; lower dose for colubrids |
Metronidazole Liquid Solution
Price range: $34.95 through $553.95
Short Description
- Broad Species Use – Formulated for dogs, cats, horses, birds, and reptiles.
- Targets Giardia & Anaerobic Bacteria – A frontline option against Giardia and anaerobic bacteria like Clostridium, plus a common choice for calming chronic, non-specific colitis and inflammatory gut conditions.
- Addresses Key Symptoms – Helps with foul-smelling diarrhea, gas, straining, and mucus or blood in the stool.
- Easy, Low-Volume Dosing – A 10% (100 mg/mL) oral solution, so even a full dose is a small, easy-to-give amount, measured with an oral syringe.
- Bypasses the Bitter-Pill Problem – Raw metronidazole tablets have a famously bitter, metallic taste that causes drooling and spitting; this liquid is far easier to administer cleanly.
- Vetgrade.com's Top Quality – Every bottle of Vet Grade Metronidazole is made for consistent potency you can dose with confidence.