Cetirizine for dogs

Sold as Zyrtec. Published reference range, cited. Enter your dog's weight below.

Reference tool, not medical advice. Always confirm with your veterinarian.
Your dog's weight

Published dose range

The published veterinary reference range for cetirizine in dogs is 0.5-1 mg per kg of body weight, given every 24h. In practice: 10 mg per dog daily (5 mg under 10 lbs).

Source: Veterinary Partner (VIN) →
Plain cetirizine ONLY. Zyrtec-D is toxic.

Skip it or ask a vet first if

Zyrtec-D / decongestant versionskidney disease

If you think you overdosed

Call the Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 or ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435. Both are staffed 24/7 by veterinary toxicologists.

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