Question 1

What is Chlortetracycline used for?

Accepted Answer

Chlortetracycline is indicated for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, Bacterial infections, bluecomb, Chlamydophila psittaci (psittacosis), Cholera, CRD, foot rot prevention, fowl cholera, hexamitiasis, Infectious synovitis, Superficial bacterial infections (ophthalmic), synovitis.

Question 2

What routes can Chlortetracycline be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, TOPICAL.

Question 3

Which species have cited Chlortetracycline dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Chlortetracycline dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 7 species: African Grey Parrot, Cat (Domestic), Chicken (Poultry), Dog (Domestic), Goat (Caprine), Sheep (Ovine), Turkey.

Question 4

Is Chlortetracycline a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Chlortetracycline is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Chlortetracycline?

Accepted Answer

Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Chlortetracycline?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Chlortetracycline: Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.

Question 7

How does Chlortetracycline work?

Accepted Answer

Bacteriostatic tetracycline that binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Broad-spectrum activity.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	TOPICAL	0 apply ribbon to eye	q6-8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	TOPICAL	0 apply ribbon to eye	q6-8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Chlortetracycline

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Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Chlortetracycline dosing data (8 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 8 dose rules

Backed by 4 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 8 cited rules)

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