Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Monohydrate Dosage Calculator

Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Monohydrate Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Large Animals By Weight
Trade Names: Vibramycin, Monodox, Doxy Caps, and generic brands
Functional classification: Antibacterial
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Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Monohydrate Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Large Animals By Weight

Important Safety Information

Do not administer IV to horses. Use with caution in animals with liver impairment.

For birds: Mix four 100-mg doxycycline hyclate capsules with 1 L water (400 mg/L). Shake to make solution and offer as only source of water.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 301-304

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Condition Route Dosage Frequency Duration
Dogs Standard PO, IV 5 mg/kg q12h Standard treatment
Rickettsia PO 5 mg/kg q12h -
Heartworm PO 10 mg/kg q12h 28 days prior to adulticide
Cats Standard PO 5-10 mg/kg q12-24h Standard treatment
Hemoplasmosis PO 10 mg/kg Once daily 7 days
Birds Water solution Water 400 mg/L Only water source Until bacteria eliminated
Standard PO 25 mg/kg q12h 3 weeks

Large Animal Dosage

Species Condition Route Dosage Frequency Duration
Horses Standard PO 10-20 mg/kg q12h Standard treatment
Lawsonia PO 20 mg/kg q24h 3 weeks
Large Animals Standard PO 10-20 mg/kg q12h Standard treatment
Lawsonia PO 20 mg/kg q24h 3 weeks