Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefovecin is used in dog for Skin infections. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefovecin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 mg/kg | Single injection (14 days duration) | Single dose | Skin infections | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Ultra-long-acting third-generation cephalosporin — single injection provides 14 days of therapeutic levels.
14-day duration from single injection — cannot be 'undone' if adverse reaction occurs. Dogs and cats. Good for compliance-challenged cases. Not for Pseudomonas. High protein binding extends duration.
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? Cefovecin 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.