Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefadroxil is used in dog for Skin and soft tissue infections. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefadroxil in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Duricef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 22 mg/kg | q12h | 7-21 days | Skin and soft tissue infections | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Bactericidal against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.
GI upset possible. Avoid in animals with known cephalosporin hypersensitivity. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cefadroxil pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.