Enrofloxacin for Prairie Dogs
Pocket Pet · Cynomys ludovicianus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.68 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 20 mg/kg SC q 24 h in prairie dogs, per Eshar D, Wright LT, McCullough CE, KuKanich B. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin following single-dose subcutaneous injection in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Am J Vet Res. 2018 Jun;79(6):658-663. doi:10.2460/ajvr.79.6.658. PMID: 30085856. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30085856/. Enrofloxacin is used in prairie dogs for treatment of infections with bacteria for which the minimum inhibitory concentration of enrofloxacin is ≤ 0.5 μg/mL. Routes documented in prairie dogs: SC. A typical adult prairie dog weighs 0.70–1.68 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in prairie dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 20 mg/kg | q 24 h | treatment of infections with bacteria for which the minimum inhibitory concentration of enrofloxacin is ≤ 0.5 μg/mL | Weak | Eshar D, Wright LT, McCullough CE, KuKanich B. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin following single-dose subcutaneous injection in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Am J Vet Res. 2018 Jun;79(6):658-663. doi:10.2460/ajvr.79.6.658. PMID: 30085856. URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30085856/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your prairie dog's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
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 prairie 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 Prairie Dogs?
Enrofloxacin dose range in prairie dogs, with cited source references: SC 20 mg/kg q 24 h.
How is Enrofloxacin administered in Prairie Dogs?
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in prairie dogs: SC.
What conditions does Enrofloxacin treat in Prairie Dogs?
Enrofloxacin is indicated in prairie dogs for: treatment of infections with bacteria for which the minimum inhibitory concentration of enrofloxacin is ≤ 0.5 μg/mL.
What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Prairie Dogs?
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the prairie 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.
Enrofloxacin dosing in other species
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 prairie 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.