Doses - CYPROHEPTADINE HCL
Dogs: 
As an antihistamine: a) 1.1 mg/kg PO q8-12h (Papich 1992)
b) 0.3 - 2 mg/kg PO bid (Bevier 1990)
Cats: 
As an appetite stimulant: a) 2 - 4 mg per cat PO once or twice daily (Davenport 1994)
b) 2 mg per cat every 12 hours; may take up to 24 hours for a response. Give at thisdosage for one week and then taper. (Forney and Allen 1992)
Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Adverse Effects, if any
Client Information - Clients should understand that antihistamines may be useful for symptomatic relief of allergic symptoms, but are not a cure for the underlying disease.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None