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 | 1% ophthalmic ointment | 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). |
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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 1% ophthalmic ointment 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.