Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ceftazidime is used in dog for Severe Pseudomonas infections, Severe Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections, Outpatient gram-negative infections. Routes documented in dog: IM, IV, SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Ceftazidime in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Severe Pseudomonas infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| IV | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Severe Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 25–50 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Outpatient gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. 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? Ceftazidime 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.