How much Meloxicam can I give my English Setter?

For a typical English Setter (63 lbs), the recommended Meloxicam dose is 3–3 mg per dose, which is approximately 1 × 7.5mg tablet(s), given once daily. Always confirm the exact dose with your veterinarian.

How much does a vet visit cost for a English Setter?

Based on real invoices from large dogs, a typical English Setter vet bill runs $308–$1,224, with a median around $640. Emergency visits for dogs this size typically run $698–$1,580. Your actual cost depends on the specific care needed, your vet, and your area.

English Setter Vet Costs & Medication Dosages

Real vet bill ranges and pre-calculated medication dosages for a typical English Setter (45–80 lbs). Large breed.

How much does a English Setter cost at the vet?

A typical English Setter vet bill runs $308–$1,224 (median $640), based on real invoices from large dogs. Emergency visits for dogs this size typically run $698–$1,580. Surgery, when needed, runs $541–$3,903.

Medication Dosages for English Setter

Gabapentin (gabapentin): 143–286 mg per dose, Every 8–12 hours. Used for pain, anxiety & seizures.
Trazodone (trazodone): 57–143 mg per dose, Every 8–12 hours. Used for anxiety & sedation.
Rimadyl (carprofen): 57–126 mg per dose, Once or twice daily. Used for pain & inflammation (nsaid).
Meloxicam (meloxicam): 3–3 mg per dose, Once daily. Used for pain & inflammation (nsaid).
Cerenia (maropitant): 57–57 mg per dose, Once daily (up to 5 days). Used for nausea & vomiting.
Clavamox (amoxicillin-clavulanate): 179–357 mg per dose, Every 12 hours. Used for bacterial infections (antibiotic).

What vets charge for a large dog like the English Setter

Breed-specific bills are rare in any dataset — but a dog's size drives most of the cost. These are real invoice totals from large dogs.

Typical total vet bill$308 – $1,224Median $640 · real invoices from large dogs

Emergency visit$698 – $1,580

Surgery (when needed)$541 – $3,903

Size is a proxy — your actual bill depends on the specific issue, your vet, and your area. Anesthesia and weight-dosed medications scale with your dog's weight (see the dosages below). Compare costs by procedure →

English Setter Health

English Setters are generally healthy dogs. Responsible breeders screen their breeding stock for health concerns such as elbow and hip dysplasia and deafness. The breed can experience bloat, a sudden, life-threatening stomach condition, and owners should learn what signs to look out for and what to do should it occur. The ears should be checked regularly for signs of infection.

Recommended Health Tests

Hip Evaluation
Elbow Evaluation
Thyroid Evaluation
BAER Testing

About the English Setter

The English Setter is a medium-sized sporting dog of sweet temper and show-stopping good looks. It is one of the AKC's four British setters created to work on the distinctly different terrains of England, Ireland, and Scotland.

English Setters are elegant but solid dogs of beauty and charm. The word 'belton,' unique to the breed, describes the speckled coat patterns of colors that sound good enough to eat: liver, lemon, and orange among them. Under the showy coat is a well-balanced hunter standing about 25 inches at the shoulder. A graceful neck carries a long, oval-shaped head proudly, and dark brown eyes convey a soft expression. The merry English Setter is known as the gentleman of the dog world but is game and boisterous at play. English Setters get on well with other dogs and people. A veteran all-breed dog handler says, 'As a breed to share one's life and living space with, no other breed gives me more pleasure than the English Setter.'

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Gabapentin can I give my English Setter?

For a typical English Setter (63 lbs), the recommended Gabapentin (gabapentin) dose is 143–286 mg per dose — approximately 2 × 100mg tablets. This is given every 8–12 hours for pain, anxiety & seizures.

Always confirm the exact dose with your veterinarian. Factors like age, health conditions, and other medications can affect the right dose for your specific English Setter.

Full Gabapentin calculator & pricing →

How much Trazodone can I give my English Setter?

For a typical English Setter (63 lbs), the recommended Trazodone (trazodone) dose is 57–143 mg per dose — approximately 1 × 100mg tablet. This is given every 8–12 hours for anxiety & sedation.

Always confirm the exact dose with your veterinarian. Factors like age, health conditions, and other medications can affect the right dose for your specific English Setter.

Full Trazodone calculator & pricing →

How much Rimadyl can I give my English Setter?

For a typical English Setter (63 lbs), the recommended Rimadyl (carprofen) dose is 57–126 mg per dose — approximately 1 × 100mg tablet. This is given once or twice daily for pain & inflammation (nsaid).

Always confirm the exact dose with your veterinarian. Factors like age, health conditions, and other medications can affect the right dose for your specific English Setter.

Full Rimadyl calculator & pricing →

What health issues are common in English Setters?

Recommended health screenings include: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Thyroid Evaluation, BAER Testing.

What size dog is a English Setter?

English Setters are classified as a large breed in the Sporting Group, typically weighing 45–80 lbs and standing 23–27 inches tall. They have a life expectancy of 12 years.

English Setter Vet Costs & Medication Dosages

How much does a English Setter cost at the vet?

Medication Dosages for English Setter

English Setter — vet costs & medication dosages

What vets charge for a large dog like the English Setter

Medication dosages for a 63 lb English Setter

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English Setter Vet Costs & Medication Dosages

How much does a English Setter cost at the vet?

Medication Dosages for English Setter

English Setter — vet costs & medication dosages

What vets charge for a large dog like the English Setter

Medication dosages for a 63 lb English Setter

Get free estimates for your English Setter

English Setter Health

Recommended Health Tests

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About the English Setter

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