Methio-Form

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Product Uses

For use as an aid in acidifying the urine of dogs and cats. Methio-form; is also an aid in controlling the odor from feline and canine urine residues and may be used as a source of the essential amino acid, DL-Methionine.

Product Contains

DL-Methionine

Dosage and Administration

Methio-form Chewable Tablets may be fed free choice, from the hand or maybe crumbled and mixed into the food. (A level teaspoonful of a crumbled tablet contains 746 mg (10.0 mEq) of DL-methionine.) Tablets may be given once daily or in 2 or 3 divided doses. Daily dosages vary with diet and the amount of acidification needed.
In cats, the usual daily dose is 2.5 to 5.0 mEq (188-375 mg)/kg body weight or 1/2 to 1 tablet per 1 to 1.5 kg (2.5 to 3 lb) of body weight. Average size adult cats normally should receive 1 1/2 to 3 tablets (10-20 mEq) daily.
In dogs, the usual daily dose is 2 to 4 mEq (150-300 mg)/kg body weight. Small breeds - 7 kg (15 lb) or under, 1/2 to 4 tablets. Medium breeds - 7 to 15 kg (15 to 33 lb), 2 to 7 tablets. Large breeds - 15-30 kg (33-66 lb), 4 to 13 tablets.

Warnings, Side Effects and Drug Interactions

Do not administer to animals with severe liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or which are acidotic. In rare cases, animals may experience gastrointestinal disturbance. In those cases, administer during feeding or in two to three divided doses. Severe overdosing could result in life-threatening metabolic acidosis if veterinary treatment is not initiated.