Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Chlortetracycline is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlortetracycline in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aureomycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Moderate | Kimmitt BA, Moore GE and Stiles (2018) Comparison of the efficacy of various concentrations and combinations of serum, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.80Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.184 | • 25 mg/kg q6-8h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chlortetracycline dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL See the cited source for the printed regimen q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlortetracycline in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Chlortetracycline in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlortetracycline is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Chlortetracycline across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily used in livestock and avian species. Photosensitization. Chelated by calcium, iron, and antacids. VFD required for feed use. Withdrawal times apply.
Why a species-specific page? Chlortetracycline 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.