Doses - STANOZOLOL

Dogs:

As an anabolic agent per labeled indications:
a) Small Breeds: 1 - 2 mg PO bid; or 25 mg deep IM, may repeat weekly.
Large Breeds: 2 - 4 mg PO bid; or 50 mg deep IM, may repeat weekly.
Treatment should continue for several weeks, depending on response and condition ofanimal. (Package Insert; Winstrol®-V ¯Winthrop/Upjohn)
For anemia secondary to chronic renal failure:
a) 1 - 4 mg PO once daily (Ross et al. 1988)
b) For anemias secondary to uremia: 2 - 10 mg PO bid (Maggio-Price 1988)
As an anabolic/appetite stimulant:
a) 1 - 4 mg PO bid (Weller 1988)
b) 1 - 2 mg PO bid or 25 - 50 mg IM weekly (Macy and Ralston 1989)

Cats:

As an anabolic agent per labeled indications:
a) 1 - 2 mg PO bid; or 25 mg deep IM, may repeat weekly.
Treatment should continue for several weeks, depending on response and condition ofanimal. (Package Insert; Winstrol®-V ¯Winthrop/Upjohn)
For chronic anemia secondary to feline cardiomyopathy:
a) 2 mg PO once daily (Harpster 1986)
For anemia secondary to chronic renal failure:
a) 1 - 4 mg PO once daily (Ross et al. 1988)
b) For anemias secondary to uremia: 1 - 2 mg PO bid (Maggio-Price 1988)

Horses:

As an anabolic agent per labeled indications:
a) 0.55 mg/kg (25 mg per 100 pounds of body weight) IM deeply. May repeat weekly forup to and including 4 weeks. (Package Insert; Winstrol®-V ¯Winthrop/Upjohn)

Sheep & Goats:

For acute or subacute aflatoxicosis in ruminants:
a) Stanozolol 2 mg/kg IM (plus activated charcoal 6.7 mg/kg as a 30% w/v slurry in M/15, pH 7 phosphate buffer). Do not combine with oxytetracycline therapy. (Hatch 1988)

Birds:

As an anabolic agent to promote weight gain and recovery from disease:
a) 0.5 - 1 ml/kg (25 - 50 mg/kg) IM once or twice weekly. Use with caution in birds withrenal disease. (Clubb 1986)

Reptiles:

a) For most species post-surgically and in very debilitated animals: 5 mg/kg IM once aweek as needed. (Gauvin 1993)
Monitoring Parameters - 1) Androgenic side effects; 2) Fluid and electrolyte status, if indicated;
3) Liver function tests if indicated; 4) RBC count, indices, if indicated; 5) Weight, appetite
Client Information - Tablets may be crushed and administered with food. Because of the potential for abuse of anabolic steroids by humans, many states have included, or are considering including this agent as a controlled drug. It should be kept in a secure area and out of the reach of children.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Stanozolol Suspension for Injection 50 mg/ml in 10 ml and 30 ml vials; Winstrol®-V (Upjohn);(Rx) Approved for cats, dogs and horses.
Stanozolol Oral Tablets 2 mg; Oral Chewable Tablets 2 mg (dogs only); Winstrol®-V (Upjohn);(Rx) Approved for cats, dogs and horses. In horses, the manufacturer recommends using theinjectable product only.