Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Enrofloxacin Otic Solution is used in dog for Otitis externa (bacterial), Pseudomonas otitis externa. Routes documented in dog: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin Otic Solution in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | 0 drops per ear | q24h for 14 days | 14-day course; recheck ear cytology at completion | Otitis externa (bacterial) | Strong | Baytril Otic FDA Product Label |
| Otic | 0 drops per ear | q24h for 14-21 days | Extended course for Pseudomonas; culture and sensitivity recommended | Pseudomonas otitis externa | Strong | Baytril Otic FDA Product Label; ACVD Otitis Guidelines |
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Fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, combined with silver sulfadiazine for broad-spectrum antibacterial coverage in otitis externa.
For dogs only (not cats). Apply once daily for 14 days. Shake well before use. Ototoxic if tympanic membrane is ruptured — verify intact TM before use.
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? Enrofloxacin Otic Solution 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.