Dosages of Tetracyclines
Dosages of Tetracyclines
Tetracycline | Species | Dosage, Route, and Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Tetracycline | Cats, dogs | 4.4–11 mg/kg, IM or IV, q 8–12 h 22 mg/kg, PO, q 8 h for 14–28 days | ELDU; there are no injectable tetracycline products available in the US |
Oxytetracycline | Cats, dogs | 10 mg/kg, IV, q 12 h | |
Dogs, cats | 20 mg/kg, PO, q 8 h | ||
Cattle, excluding veal | 6.6–11 mg/kg, SC, IM, or IV, q 24 h for up to 4 days 20 mg/kg, SC or IM, once | ||
Honeybees | 200 mg/hive, q 7 d for 3 treatments | ||
Swine | 6.6 mg/kg, IV, once 6.6–11 mg/kg, IM, q 24 h 20 mg/kg, IM, once | ||
Horses | 6.6 mg/kg, IV, q 12–24 h | ELDU | |
Doxycycline | Dogs, cats | 5–10 mg/kg, PO, q 24 h | ELDU; administration of solid dosage forms to cats should be followed by food or at least 6 mL of liquid to prevent esophageal erosions |
Dogs | 10 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h for 30 days | ELDU; before heartworm adulticide treatment | |
Horses | 10 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | ELDU; never administer IV | |
Minocycline | Dogs, cats | 5–10 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | ELDU |
Horses | 4 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | ELDU | |
ELDU, extralabel drug use |