Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefovecin Injectable is dosed at 8 mg/kg SC once, may repeat in 14 days in dogs, per CONVENIA - Cefovecin Sodium Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution [US Product Label]. Zoetis Inc.; 2013. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2daeaf25-f98f-49d3-943c-f604a844d93c — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.239 (2026-08-01).. Cefovecin Injectable is used in dogs for Skin infections, UTI. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefovecin Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Convenia
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 mg/kg | once, may repeat in 14 days | Single dose (14-day duration) | Skin infections, UTI | Strong | CONVENIA - Cefovecin Sodium Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution [US Product Label]. Zoetis Inc.; 2013. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2daeaf25-f98f-49d3-943c-f604a844d93c — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.239 (2026-08-01). |
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Long-acting third-generation cephalosporin. Single injection provides therapeutic levels for 14 days in dogs, 14-21 days in cats.
Single SC injection. Long duration means adverse effects also persist. Cannot be undone. Use judiciously to prevent resistance. Not effective against Pseudomonas.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cefovecin Injectable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 8 mg/kg once, may repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefovecin Injectable in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Cefovecin Injectable in dogs include: Single dose (14-day duration). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cefovecin Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Skin infections, UTI.
These are general warnings for Cefovecin Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Single SC injection. Long duration means adverse effects also persist. Cannot be undone. Use judiciously to prevent resistance. Not effective against Pseudomonas.
Why a species-specific page? Cefovecin Injectable 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.