Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefepime is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg IV q6h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.203, Cefepime monograph spanning p.203-204; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.204, Cefepime monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Cefepime is used in dogs for Severe/resistant gram-negative infections. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefepime in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Maxipime
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 20–40 mg/kg | q6h | 7-14 days | Severe/resistant gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.203, Cefepime monograph spanning p.203-204; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.204, Cefepime monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.151 | • 40 mg/kg q6h IM or IV. |
| 1.4 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.151 | • CRI: 1.4 mg/kg loading dose, followed by 1.1 mg/ kg/hr. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds PBPs with enhanced stability against beta-lactamases. Broad coverage including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Neurotoxicity at high doses or in renal impairment. Adjust dose for renal function. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cefepime dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 20–40 mg/kg q6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefepime in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Cefepime in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cefepime is indicated in dogs for: Severe/resistant gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Cefepime across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or in renal impairment. Adjust dose for renal function. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Cefepime pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.