Marbofloxacin Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
For horses: Low oral absorption in horses, the small animal dose of 2 mg/kg may not be sufficient for treating other bacteria that cause infections in horses, including gram-positive cocci. Higher doses have not been tested.
Use with caution in young animals and follow proper withdrawal times for food-producing animals.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 498-500
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 2.75-5.5 mg/kg | Once daily |
| Cats | PO | 2.75-5.5 mg/kg | Once daily |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | IV, PO | 2 mg/kg | Once daily |
| Cattle | IV, SQ, IM | 2 mg/kg | Once daily for 3-5 days |
| IM | 8-10 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| Pigs | IM | 2 mg/kg | Once daily for 3-5 days |
| IM | 8 mg/kg | Single dose |