Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ertapenem is dosed at 15–30 mg/kg IV q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Ertapenem is used in dogs for Complicated intra-abdominal/soft tissue infections. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ertapenem in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 15–30 mg/kg | q24h | 5-14 days | Complicated intra-abdominal/soft tissue infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Broad spectrum but lacks activity against Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter.
Seizure risk, especially in CNS disease or renal impairment. GI upset common. Adjust for renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ertapenem dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 15–30 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ertapenem in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Ertapenem in dogs include: 5-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ertapenem is indicated in dogs for: Complicated intra-abdominal/soft tissue infections.
These are general warnings for Ertapenem across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Seizure risk, especially in CNS disease or renal impairment. GI upset common. Adjust for renal function.
Why a species-specific page? Ertapenem 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.