Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IV q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable is used in dogs for Severe infections (hospitalized). Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Doxy Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Severe infections (hospitalized) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Tetracycline binding 30S ribosomal subunit. IV formulation for patients unable to take oral medication.
IV administration must be slow (thrombophlebitis). Same spectrum as oral doxycycline. Not for IM/SC use. Monitor for GI upset.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 5–10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable is indicated in dogs for: Severe infections (hospitalized).
These are general warnings for Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV administration must be slow (thrombophlebitis). Same spectrum as oral doxycycline. Not for IM/SC use. Monitor for GI upset.
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline Hyclate Injectable 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.