What is the recommended dose rate for Leventa?
At treatment initiation, the recommended dose rate is 20 micrograms per kilogram (0.1 mL/10 lbs ) body weight once daily. Dogs should be reevaluated every four weeks by monitoring T4 serum levels four to six hours post-treatment. Once the dosage sufficient to maintain the dog in a euthyroid state has been determined, serum T4 levels should be checked every six months, and the dosage adjusted as necessary to tailor therapy to each patient. The usual maintenance dosage of Leventa is 20 micrograms per kilogram (0.1 mL/10 lbs) body weight once daily.