Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefquinome is used in dog for Multi-drug resistant infections (off-label). Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefquinome in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cobactan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2–4 mg/kg | q12-24h | 5-10 days | Multi-drug resistant infections (off-label) | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Fourth-generation cephalosporin with enhanced stability against AmpC beta-lactamases. Broad-spectrum including Pseudomonas. Not absorbed orally.
Livestock use in EU (not FDA-approved in US). Critically important antibiotic — reserve for resistant infections. IM injection in neck muscle.
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? Cefquinome 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.