Cefixime Dosing for dogs, Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Urinary tract infection: 5 mg/kg q12-24h PO.
Use with caution in animals with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 150-151
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h |
| PO (UTI) | 5 mg/kg | q12-24h | |
| Cats | PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h |
| PO (UTI) | 5 mg/kg | q12-24h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | - | No dose reported | - |
| Cattle | - | No dose reported | - |
| Pigs | - | No dose reported | - |