Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cidofovir Systemic is used in dog for Resistant DNA virus infections. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cidofovir Systemic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vistide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5 mg/kg | Once weekly x 2, then q2wk | Variable | Resistant DNA virus infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Nucleotide analogue that inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Does not require viral kinase activation. Active against CMV, adenovirus, polyomavirus, poxviruses.
Severely nephrotoxic — must co-administer probenecid and IV hydration. Neutropenia. Ocular toxicity. Monitor renal function closely.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cidofovir Systemic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.