veterinary-drug-lookup

Provide species-specific veterinary drug dosing, safety, and contraindication information.

27|6|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill veterinary-drug-lookup
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Skill: veterinary-drug-lookup
Source: https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw/tree/main/skills/pharma/veterinary-drug-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill veterinary-drug-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Veterinary drug information is scattered and inconsistent across species. This skill provides quick access to species-specific dosing, safety, and contraindications to support safe prescribing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Species-specific dosing guidance across canine, feline, equine, bovine, avian, and exotic species.
  • Guidance on routes of administration, frequency, and duration.
  • Flags for species-specific safety concerns and breed-related cautions.
  • References to authoritative sources for doses and safety.

Quick Start

Ask for a species and a drug to retrieve dosing, contraindications, and safety notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about veterinary-drug-lookup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find species-specific veterinary drug dosing for different animals?

Species-specific veterinary drug dosing requires confirming the animal species first to provide accurate dosing ranges, safety flags, and contraindications across canine, feline, equine, bovine, avian, and exotic species.

What are the contraindications and safety concerns for veterinary drugs across different species?

Veterinary drug contraindications and safety concerns vary by species and breed, requiring species-specific data to identify lethal variance risks, breed-related cautions, and appropriate monitoring guidance.

Can I get drug formulations and administration routes for exotic animals and birds?

Drug formulations and administration routes for exotic animals and birds are available alongside dosing ranges, frequency, and duration guidance, provided the specific species is confirmed prior to retrieval.

What is the best way to check for lethal variance risks when prescribing veterinary drugs?

Checking for lethal variance risks involves retrieving species-specific veterinary drug data that flags known species differences, breed-related cautions, and contraindications with citations from authoritative sources.

Does veterinary drug dosing change significantly between dogs, cats, and horses?

Veterinary drug dosing changes significantly between dogs, cats, and horses due to species-specific pharmacology differences, making species confirmation mandatory prior to dosing to avoid adverse events.

Why do I need to confirm the species before looking up veterinary drug doses?

Confirming the species before looking up veterinary drug doses is mandatory because species differences in pharmacology can cause lethal variance risks, contraindications, and breed-related safety concerns.