My dog missed a heartworm doxycycline dose. What should I do?

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my 95 lb lab came up heartworm positive. I started him on docycline but misread the bottle. suppose to give 1 tablet every 12 hours. The last 3 days I only gave him one thinking every 12 hrs? Do I need to give dbl dose? My vets office is closed and don't now what to do. I haven't given him one today because I have only been giving to him at dinner time like in 5 hrs? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 95 lbs

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

If you mean you have only been giving it once daily instead of twice daily then go ahead and give your pm dose tonight and tomorrow start your twice a day dosing as per the label (1 with breakfast and 1 with dinner). Just make sure you give with food as doxycycline can cause tummy upset. It is okay you have only missed a few days and will get back on track tomorrow. When your vet is open again just call to let them know so they can note it in his medical record. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog missed a heartworm doxycycline dose. What should I do?

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