Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Erythromycin is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q8h in dogs, per Hall JA, Washabau RJ. Gastric prokinetic agents. In: Bonagura JD, ed. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy: XIII Small Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders; 2000:609-617. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.502 (2026-08-01).. Erythromycin is used in dogs for Prokinetic (GI motility enhancement), Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Erythromycin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Erythro-100, Gallimycin
Contraindicated in Chinchilla, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Hamster, Degu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q8h | As needed | Prokinetic (GI motility enhancement) | Moderate | Hall JA, Washabau RJ. Gastric prokinetic agents. In: Bonagura JD, ed. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy: XIII Small Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders; 2000:609-617. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.502 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial infections | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.502 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting translocation of peptidyl-tRNA, blocking bacterial protein synthesis.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits and hindgut fermenters. Prokinetic at sub-antimicrobial doses. GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Strong CYP inhibitor.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Erythromycin dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q8h; PO 10–20 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Erythromycin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Erythromycin in dogs include: As needed; 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Erythromycin is indicated in dogs for: Prokinetic (GI motility enhancement), Susceptible bacterial infections.
These are general warnings for Erythromycin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits and hindgut fermenters. Prokinetic at sub-antimicrobial doses. GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Strong CYP inhibitor.
Why a species-specific page? Erythromycin 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.