Tylosin Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Swine, Cattle By Weight
Important Information
For canine colitis: Start with 12-20 mg/kg every 8 hours with food. If there is a response, increase the interval to every 12 hours and eventually to every 24 hours.
Swine: Medicated feed dose is administered at 22-220 g/kg (of the premix), depending on the specific product. Consult package information.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 853-854
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 7-15 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| IM | 8-11 mg/kg | q12h | |
| PO (Colitis) | 12-20 mg/kg | q8h with food, then increase interval if response | |
| Cats | PO | 7-15 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| IM | 8-11 mg/kg | q12h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swine | IM | 8.8 mg/kg | q12h |
| Cattle | IM | 17.6 mg/kg | q24h |
Indications
Swine: Treatment of arthritis, erysipelas, and swine dysentery
Cattle: Pododermatitis and pneumonia
Dogs: Colitis treatment