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US brand names:Aureomycin
Bacteriostatic tetracycline that binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Broad-spectrum activity.
Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
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A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 7 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q6-8h | Moderate | Chandler HL, Gemensky-Metzler AJ, Bras ID et al. (2010) In vivo effects of adjunctive tetracycline treatment on refractory corneal ulcers in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 237, 378-386 doi:10.2460/javma.237.4.378 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.96 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.96' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.80; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.80. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q6-8h |
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| Kimmitt BA, Moore GE and Stiles (2018) Comparison of the efficacy of various concentrations and combinations of serum, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.96 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.96' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.80; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.80. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |