Oxytetracycline Dosage Calculator

Oxytetracycline Dosage for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Calves, Foals By Weight
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Functional classification: Antibacterial
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Oxytetracycline Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Calves, Foals By Weight

Important Safety Information

IV injections should be administered slowly. IM injections in horses can cause pain and reactions at injection site.

Use with caution in animals with renal impairment. Monitor renal function during prolonged therapy.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 622-625

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs IV 7.5-10 mg/kg q12h
PO 20 mg/kg q12h
Cats IV 7.5-10 mg/kg q12h
PO 20 mg/kg q12h

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Horses IM, IV 10 mg/kg q24h
Cattle PO 11 mg/kg Daily
IV 11 mg/kg q12h
IM 20 mg/kg Single dose (long-acting)
Pigs IM 6.6-20 mg/kg q24-48h
Calves PO 11 mg/kg Daily
Foals IM 44-70 mg/kg Two doses 24 hours apart

Specific Indications

Species Condition Dosage Duration
Horses Equine piroplasmosis 5-6 mg/kg IV 7 days
Calves Pneumonia 11 mg/kg PO q12h
Cattle Anaplasmosis, pneumonia, enteritis 11 mg/kg IV q12h