Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Enrofloxacin Otic Solution is used in dogs for Otitis externa (bacterial), Pseudomonas otitis externa. Routes documented in dogs: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin Otic Solution in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baytril Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q24h for 14 days | 14-day course; recheck ear cytology at completion | Otitis externa (bacterial) | Strong | Baytril Otic FDA Product Label — FDA NADA 141-176: BAYTRIL OTIC (ENROFLOXACIN, SILVER SULFADIAZINE) EMULSION [ELANCO US INC.] — https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5012fe70-6394-45f5-be75-04297e39574d (label located and confirmed to name Enrofloxacin Otic Solution, 2026-08-06) |
| Otic | Ear cleaning before application improves efficacy | 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 — FDA NADA 141-176: BAYTRIL OTIC (ENROFLOXACIN, SILVER SULFADIAZINE) EMULSION [ELANCO US INC.] — https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5012fe70-6394-45f5-be75-04297e39574d (label located and confirmed to name Enrofloxacin Otic Solution, 2026-08-06) |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.164 | 5 mg/kg s.c. q24h. Higher doses (10 mg/kg q24h) should be considered for certain sites, including |
| 10 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.164 | 5 mg/kg s.c. q24h. Higher doses (10 mg/kg q24h) should be considered for certain sites, including prostatitis. Even higher doses |
| 5–20 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.317 | • 5-20 mg/kg/day IM, PO, or IV. • Usually 5 mg/kg/day IM or oral in |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enrofloxacin Otic Solution dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Otic See the cited source for the printed regimen q24h for 14 days; Otic Ear cleaning before application improves efficacy q24h for 14-21 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin Otic Solution in dogs: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin Otic Solution in dogs include: 14-day course; recheck ear cytology at completion; Extended course for Pseudomonas; culture and sensitivity recommended. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enrofloxacin Otic Solution is indicated in dogs for: Otitis externa (bacterial), Pseudomonas otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin Otic Solution across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 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.
| 5 |
| IM |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.317 |
| • 5-20 mg/kg/day IM, PO, or IV. • Usually 5 mg/kg/day IM or oral in |
| 18–20 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.317 | infection, 18-20 mg/kg once daily Birds |
| 15 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.317 | • 15 mg/kg q12h IM or PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.