Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Chlortetracycline is used in dogs for Superficial bacterial infections (ophthalmic). Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlortetracycline in dogs, 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 | Superficial bacterial infections (ophthalmic) | 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 |
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chlortetracycline dose range in dogs, 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 dogs: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Chlortetracycline in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlortetracycline is indicated in dogs for: Superficial bacterial infections (ophthalmic).
These are general warnings for Chlortetracycline across species; consult the dog 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 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.