Ceftiofur Sodium Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep and Goats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For cats: Dose not established, but has been extrapolated from canine dose.
For horses: Treatment of some gram-negative infections may require doses at the higher range, and up to 11 mg/kg/day IM has been given to horses.
In cattle and small ruminants, additional doses may be given on days 4 and 5 if necessary.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 168-169
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | SQ | 2.2-4.4 mg/kg | q24h | UTI |
| Cats | SQ | 2.2-4.4 mg/kg | q24h | Extrapolated from canine dose |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Duration/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | IM | 2.2-4.4 mg/kg | q12-24h | Up to 10 days |
| IV | 1-5 mg/kg | q12h or CRI | CRI: 1 mg/kg/hour | |
| Cattle | IM, SQ | 1.1-2.2 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days for BRD |
| Pigs | IM | 3-5 mg/kg | q24h | 3 days for respiratory infections |
| Sheep/Goats | IM, SQ | 1.1-2.2 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days |