Portuguese Sheepdog Vet Costs & Medication Dosages
Real vet bill ranges and pre-calculated medication dosages for a typical Portuguese Sheepdog (38–59 lbs). Medium breed.
How much does a Portuguese Sheepdog cost at the vet?
A typical Portuguese Sheepdog vet bill runs $239–$1,107 (median $482), based on real invoices from medium dogs. Emergency visits for dogs this size typically run $589–$1,571. Surgery, when needed, runs $264–$2,106.
Medication Dosages for Portuguese Sheepdog
- Gabapentin (gabapentin): 111–222 mg per dose, Every 8–12 hours. Used for pain, anxiety & seizures.
- Trazodone (trazodone): 44–111 mg per dose, Every 8–12 hours. Used for anxiety & sedation.
- Rimadyl (carprofen): 44–98 mg per dose, Once or twice daily. Used for pain & inflammation (nsaid).
- Meloxicam (meloxicam): 2–2 mg per dose, Once daily. Used for pain & inflammation (nsaid).
- Cerenia (maropitant): 44–44 mg per dose, Once daily (up to 5 days). Used for nausea & vomiting.
- Clavamox (amoxicillin-clavulanate): 139–278 mg per dose, Every 12 hours. Used for bacterial infections (antibiotic).