{"id":280,"date":"2026-06-19T14:28:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:14:27","slug":"animal-meds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/?page_id=280","title":{"rendered":"Animal Meds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"280\" class=\"elementor elementor-280\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee17015 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ee17015\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-226511e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"226511e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Basic Vet Meds that Solas generally keeps on hand<\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45d040c e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-ff19f16 \" data-id=\"45d040c\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"45d040c\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base \" data-interaction-id=\"ccb483f\" id=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Quick-Reference-Med-Guide-1.png\" width=\"885\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Quick-Reference-Med-Guide-1.png 885w, https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Quick-Reference-Med-Guide-1-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/foster.solasrescue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Quick-Reference-Med-Guide-1-768x286.png 768w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"ad891d9\" class=\"e-heading-base\">In addition to this list, we often have fluids, antibiotics, antidiarrheals, and other assorted meds. Please reach out to Sarah or Dadie when a vet recommends a med to see if already have it.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b08b40d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base \" data-id=\"b08b40d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"b08b40d\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"5ccd187\" class=\"e-heading-base\">Common Medications Dose Calculator<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aec053 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-b65c03e \" data-id=\"3aec053\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3aec053\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80f4247 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"80f4247\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pet-calc-container\">\r\n  <!-- Line 1: Primary Inputs Side-by-Side -->\r\n  <div class=\"calc-row\">\r\n    <div class=\"calc-col-6\">\r\n      <div class=\"calc-field\">\r\n        <label>Select Medication<\/label>\r\n        <select id=\"calc-med\">\r\n          <option value=\"\" disabled selected>Choose a medication...<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <!-- Value format: \"multiplier|unit|instruction_text\" -->\r\n          <option value=\"0.05|ml|Once every 2 weeks until 8 weeks of age.\">Pyrantel Pamoate (0.5ml per 10 lbs)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.5|ml|One time, repeat in 2 weeks.\">Clean Sweep Liquid (0.5ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\r\n\r\n          <option value=\"0.5|ml|One time, repeat in 2 weeks.\">Praziquantel Liquid (0.05ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.2|ml|Once a day for 5 days.\">Fenbendazole \/ Panacur (1ml per 5 lbs)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.3|ml|Twice a day for 7 days. NOTE: Divide the 'Calculated Dose Amount' display below in half for each individual morning\/night dose.\">Metronidazole (1.5ml per 5 lbs)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.1|ml|3 days in a row. Repeat course in 7 days.\">Ponazuril \/ Toltrazuril (treating coccidia) 10% (0.1ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.5|ml|Give ONCE today. Switch to the Days 2-5 option tomorrow.\">Albon \/ Sulfadimethoxine - DAY 1 ONLY (0.5ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.25|ml|Give once a day for 3 to 5 days following your initial Day 1 dose.\">Albon \/ Sulfadimethoxine - DAYS 2-5 (0.25ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\\<option value=\"0.25|ml|Give once a day for 3 to 5 days following your initial Day 1 dose.\">Albon \/ Sulfadimethoxine - DAYS 2-5 (0.25ml per 1 lb)<\/option>\r\n          \r\n          <option value=\"0.05|ml|Give once per month.\">Selemectin (Revolution \/ Synergy) Plus (0.25ml per 5 lbs)<\/option>\r\n        <\/select>\r\n\r\n        <\/select>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"calc-col-6\">\r\n      <div class=\"calc-field\">\r\n        <label>Your Pet's Current Weight (lbs)<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"number\" id=\"calc-pet\" placeholder=\"e.g., 15\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Reset Button Track -->\r\n  <div class=\"calc-actions\">\r\n    <button type=\"button\" id=\"calc-reset-btn\" class=\"reset-button\">\ud83d\udd04 Reset Calculator<\/button>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Line 2: Results & Output Fields Side-by-Side -->\r\n  <div class=\"calc-row output-row\">\r\n    <div class=\"calc-col-6\">\r\n      <div class=\"calc-field result-field\">\r\n        <label>Calculated Dose Amount<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" id=\"calc-total\" readonly placeholder=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"calc-col-6\">\r\n      <!-- Dynamic Instructions Box -->\r\n      <div id=\"calc-instructions-container\" class=\"instructions-box\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        <strong>Dosing Schedule & Instructions:<\/strong>\r\n        <p id=\"calc-instructions-text\"><\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Full-Width Custom Disclaimer Box at Bottom -->\r\n  <div class=\"disclaimer-box\">\r\n    \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important Note:<\/strong> Please make sure you verify physical drug labels to confirm the actual concentrations and guidelines match these specifications exactly.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Base Form Layout Configuration *\/\r\n.pet-calc-container { max-width: 800px; 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Repeat in 2 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Treats: All worm types<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.1px;\">Note: Less expensive liquid alternative to Drontal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Intestinal Parasites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fenbendazole (Panacur, Safe-Guard)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form: Oral Liquid<\/li>\n<li>Dose: 1 ml x 5 lbs, 1 x a day for 5 days<\/li>\n<li>Treats:\n<ul>\n<li>Roundworms<\/li>\n<li>Hookworms<\/li>\n<li>Whipworms<\/li>\n<li>Some tapeworms<\/li>\n<li>Giardia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Metronidazole<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form: Oral Liquid<\/li>\n<li>Dose: 1.5 ml per 5 lbs 1 x a day for 5 days (can split dose to 2 x a day)<\/li>\n<li>Treats: Giardia<\/li>\n<li>Note: Often used together with Fenbendazole for Giardia infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sulfadimethoxine (Albon \/All Gone)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form: Oral Liquid<\/li>\n<li>Dose:\u00a0 .5ml per 1lb once, then .25ml per 1 lb, 1 x a day for 3-5 days<\/li>\n<li>Treats: Coccidia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ponazuril \/ Toltrazuril<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form: Oral<\/li>\n<li>Dose: .1ml per 1 lb, once a day for 3 days, repeat course a week later\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Treats: Coccidia<\/li>\n<li>**Note: Dose may vary based on medication strength. 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