Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ceftiofur is dosed at 2 mg/kg SC q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Ceftiofur Sodium, p.255, CATS row; superscript 13 = Weese JS, Blondeau JM, Boothe D, et al. Antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of urinary tract disease in dogs and cats: ISCAID working group. Vet Med Int. 2011;2011:263768 — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.255' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.228; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.228. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Ceftiofur is used in cats for Urinary tract infection (extra-label). Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Excenel, Excede, Naxcel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 mg/kg | q12-24h | 5-14 days | Urinary tract infection (extra-label) | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Ceftiofur Sodium, p.255, CATS row; superscript 13 = Weese JS, Blondeau JM, Boothe D, et al. Antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of urinary tract disease in dogs and cats: ISCAID working group. Vet Med Int. 2011;2011:263768 — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.255' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.228; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.228. — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2–4.4 | SC | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.170 | • UTI: 2.2-4.4 mg/kg q24h SQ. • Dose not established, but has been |
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Veterinary third-generation cephalosporin. Metabolized to desfuroylceftiofur which retains antimicrobial activity. Broad gram-negative coverage.
Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftiofur dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftiofur in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Ceftiofur in cats include: 5-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftiofur is indicated in cats for: Urinary tract infection (extra-label).
These are general warnings for Ceftiofur across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftiofur pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.