Dosages of Tetracyclines
Dosages of Tetracyclines
Tetracycline | Species | Dosage, Route, and Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Tetracycline | Cats, dogs | 7 mg/kg, IM or IV, bid |
20 mg/kg, PO, tid | ||
Oxytetracycline | Cats, dogs | 7 mg/kg, IM or IV, bid |
20 mg/kg, PO, tid | ||
Cattle, sheep, pigs | 5–10 mg/kg/day, IM or IV | |
Calves, foals, lambs, piglets | 10–20 mg/kg, PO, bid-tid | |
Horses | 5 mg/kg, IV, once to twice daily | |
Doxycycline | Dogs | 5–10 mg/kg/day, PO |
5 mg/kg/day, IV | ||
Before heartworm adulticide therapy | 10 mg/kg, PO, bid, for 30 days |