Antibiotic Dose for a 20 kg Dog Given Three Times Daily
Find the per-dose antibiotic amount for a 20 kg dog on a three-times-daily dosing schedule at 12 mg/kg.
How to use this tool
- Enter your dog's body weight in kilograms.
- Enter the mg/kg dose rate from your vet's prescription or the drug label.
- Enter how many times per day the dose is given.
- Cross-check the result with your vet or pharmacist before giving the medication.
Some antibiotics require three doses per day — calculate the correct per-administration amount for a 20 kg dog.
Frequently asked questions
- What does mg/kg mean?
- mg/kg is the milligrams of medication per kilogram of body weight. Multiplying the dose rate by the dog's weight gives the total mg for that administration.
- Can I use human medications for my dog?
- Many human medications — including ibuprofen, paracetamol, and xylitol — are highly toxic to dogs. Always use veterinary-prescribed medications only.