Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ceftiofur is dosed at 2.2 mg/kg SC q12-24h in dogs, per NAXCEL (ceftiofur sodium) sterile powder [US product label], Zoetis. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.255 (2026-08-01).. Ceftiofur is used in dogs for Urinary tract infections. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftiofur in dogs, 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 | 2.2 mg/kg | q12-24h | 5-14 days | Urinary tract infections | Strong | NAXCEL (ceftiofur sodium) sterile powder [US product label], Zoetis. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.255 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftiofur dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 2.2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftiofur in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Ceftiofur in dogs include: 5-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftiofur is indicated in dogs for: Urinary tract infections.
These are general warnings for Ceftiofur across species; consult the dog 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 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.