Enrofloxacin for Dogs

Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg

Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IM q24h in dogs, per Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed, Enrofloxacin, Small Animal Dosage, Dogs - printed p.289 (corpus PDF p.317). Corroborating figures: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Enrofloxacin, printed p.148 - 'Dogs: 5 mg/kg s.c. q24h. Higher doses (10 mg/kg q24h) should be considered for certain sites, including prostatitis.'. Enrofloxacin is used in dogs for Bacterial infections when oral not feasible, Severe systemic infections, Bacterial infections (skin, UTI, respiratory), Complicated UTI, pyelonephritis. Routes documented in dogs: IM, IV, PO, SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 9 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

US trade names: Baytril

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
IM	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	5-10 days	Bacterial infections when oral not feasible	Strong	Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed, Enrofloxacin, Small Animal Dosage, Dogs - printed p.289 (corpus PDF p.317). Corroborating figures: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Enrofloxacin, printed p.148 - 'Dogs: 5 mg/kg s.c. q24h. Higher doses (10 mg/kg q24h) should be considered for certain sites, including prostatitis.'

Side effects & warnings

Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Enrofloxacin for Dogs?

Enrofloxacin dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: IM 5–10 mg/kg q24h; IV 5–10 mg/kg q24h; PO 5–20 mg/kg q24h; PO 10–20 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Enrofloxacin administered in Dogs?

Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in dogs: IM, IV, PO, SC.

How long is Enrofloxacin given in Dogs?

Cited course lengths for Enrofloxacin in dogs include: 5-10 days; Until oral feasible; 7-14 days; 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.

What conditions does Enrofloxacin treat in Dogs?

Enrofloxacin is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial infections when oral not feasible, Severe systemic infections, Bacterial infections (skin, UTI, respiratory), Complicated UTI, pyelonephritis, Pneumonia (community-acquired), Otitis media/interna, Prostatitis, Osteomyelitis.

What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Dogs?

These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.

Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin 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.