Florfenicol Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Cattle, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
Avoid use of florfenicol in horses due to potential adverse effects.
For cattle BRD: Administer SQ or IM in the neck region. Can be combined with flunixin at 2.2 mg/kg.
For pigs: Administer IM in the neck region.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 354-356
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | IM, PO | 20 mg/kg | q6h |
| Cats | IM, PO | 22 mg/kg | q8h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle (BRD) | SQ, IM | 20 mg/kg | q48h |
| SQ | 40 mg/kg | Single injection or q72h | |
| Pigs | IM | 15 mg/kg | q48h |
| Pigs (Water) | Oral | 400 mg/gallon (100 ppm) | 5 consecutive days |
Combination Therapy
Resflor: Contains florfenicol and flunixin for cattle BRD
Nuflor Gold: Can be combined with flunixin at 2.2 mg/kg as single injection