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My dog missed a dose of medicine. Should I give extra or extend days?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old

Vet has prescribed 3 days cetrizine twice daily he had taken 3 tablet and I missed one on second day night so should I increase it to 4 th day of morning

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 22nd, 2017

If you missed one dose on the second day, or any doses in the future, never increase the next dose beyond what your vet has indicated on the label. Instead just continue with the next a.m. dosage and so on.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

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    If you missed one dose on the second day, or any doses in the future, never increase the next dose beyond what your vet has indicated on the label. Instead just continue with the next a.m. dosage and so on. Also I would make sure to double check with your vet about the dosage to ensure t

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