Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Clindamycin Oral Rinse is dosed at 5.5–11 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per ANTIROBE - Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules and Oral Solution [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2017. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a2224602-6f04-4b83-968a-8c193230998f — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.108 (2026-08-01).. Clindamycin Oral Rinse is used in dogs for Dental infections, osteomyelitis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clindamycin Oral Rinse in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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Contraindicated in Rabbit, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu, Guinea Pig
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5.5–11 mg/kg | q12h | 7-28 days depending on severity | Dental infections, osteomyelitis | Strong | ANTIROBE - Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules and Oral Solution [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2017. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a2224602-6f04-4b83-968a-8c193230998f — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.108 (2026-08-01). |
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Lincosamide antibiotic with excellent bone and dental tissue penetration. Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit.
GI upset possible. Concentrates in bone, making it ideal for dental/osteomyelitis infections. Avoid in rabbits and rodents (fatal enterocolitis).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clindamycin Oral Rinse dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5.5–11 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clindamycin Oral Rinse in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Clindamycin Oral Rinse in dogs include: 7-28 days depending on severity. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clindamycin Oral Rinse is indicated in dogs for: Dental infections, osteomyelitis.
These are general warnings for Clindamycin Oral Rinse across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI upset possible. Concentrates in bone, making it ideal for dental/osteomyelitis infections. Avoid in rabbits and rodents (fatal enterocolitis).
Why a species-specific page? Clindamycin Oral Rinse 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.