Clindamycin Hydrochloride Dosing for Dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
Do not administer clindamycin orally to large animals.
For IV use, dilute and administer by slow infusion.
Use with caution in animals with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 196-198
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 11 mg/kg | q12h | Staphylococcal infections |
| PO | 22 mg/kg | q24h | Staphylococcal infections | |
| PO | 11-33 mg/kg | q12h | Anaerobic/Periodontal infections | |
| IV/IM | 10 mg/kg | q12h | General infections | |
| Cats | PO | 5.5 mg/kg | q12h | General infections |
| PO | 11 mg/kg | q24h | General infections | |
| PO | 11-33 mg/kg | q24h | Anaerobic/Periodontal infections | |
| PO | 12.5-25 mg/kg | q12h for 4 weeks | Toxoplasmosis | |
| Cats | IV/IM | 10 mg/kg | q12h | General infections |
Large Animal Information
| Species | Administration | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Large Animals | Oral | Do not administer clindamycin orally to large animals |