Tramadol For Dogs Calculator
Use our tramadol for dogs calculator to estimate a vet-referenced dosage range from your dog’s weight. Get a recommended mg range, typical dosing frequency (every 8–12 hours), and a maximum daily amount. This tool is for informational use only and does not replace veterinary advice.
Tramadol for Dogs
Tramadol is a prescription pain medication that a veterinarian may use for dogs with moderate to severe pain (for example, post-surgical pain or chronic pain as part of a broader plan).
Because dogs differ by age, health conditions, other medications, and the reason for treatment, tramadol dosing should be set by a veterinarian. This calculator estimates a commonly referenced dosage range based on body weight and shows the result in an easy-to-read format.
If your dog is very sleepy, shaky, agitated, vomiting, seems uncoordinated, or you suspect an overdose, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Tramadol Dosage Chart by Weight
Quick reference chart using an estimated range of 2–5 mg/kg per dose, with a maximum of 10 mg/kg per day shown for safety context. Values are rounded to whole mg.
| Dog weight (lb) | Recommended dosage (mg) | Maximum per day (mg/day) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9-23 | 45 |
| 20 | 18-45 | 91 |
| 30 | 27-68 | 136 |
| 40 | 36-91 | 181 |
| 50 | 45-113 | 227 |
| 60 | 54-136 | 272 |
| 70 | 64-159 | 318 |
| 80 | 73-181 | 363 |
| 90 | 82-204 | 408 |
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter your dog’s weight (lb).
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View the recommended dosage range in mg.
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Use the frequency guidance shown (every 8–12 hours, 2–3 times per day) only if your veterinarian has approved tramadol for your dog.
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Use the maximum daily amount as a safety reference and never exceed the dose your veterinarian prescribed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only a veterinarian can tell you the right dose for your dog. This calculator provides an informational weight-based estimate, but your dog’s safest dose depends on their health history, other medications, and why tramadol is being used.
Many veterinary references describe dosing every 8–12 hours (2–3 times per day), but frequency varies by dog and treatment plan. Follow the schedule your veterinarian prescribed.
Tramadol is primarily a pain medication. If you’re considering it for anxiety-related reasons, do not self-dose. Talk to a veterinarian about safer, more appropriate options for anxiety.
Tramadol is a prescription medication. If your veterinarian prescribes it, you can typically fill it through a veterinary clinic, a retail pharmacy, or a licensed online pharmacy.
Tramadol can be dangerous if mis-dosed, combined with incompatible medications, or taken by a dog it wasn’t prescribed for. If you suspect overdose or your dog shows severe sedation, tremors, collapse, breathing trouble, or seizures, seek emergency veterinary help immediately.