Cardiopulmonary arrest drug quantities For the dog and cat, the quantity of drug required for the management of cardiopulmonary arrest is immediately available. This reduces the stress of trying to recall dosages during the emergency resuscitation. Calculation of quantities of lidocaine to treat ventricular arrhythmias. Lidocaine is the most effective drug available to treat ventricular arrhythmias. Due to its short half life in the dog and toxicities in cats, appropriate bolus and constant rate infusions must be administered.
Diazepam is the drug of choice in treating seizures in the dog and cat.
The dosage must be adjusted in each species. Hypoglycemia is a common problem in neonates, sepsis, insulinoma, etc. Administration of dextrose is required for treatment. Shock volumes of crystalloid fluids to be prepared to administer. The dog and cat are often presented in shock.