Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gentamicin Otic is used in dog for Gram-negative otitis externa. Routes documented in dog: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin Otic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Gentocin Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | 0 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative otitis externa | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Aminoglycoside providing bactericidal activity against gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas in ear infections.
OTOTOXIC if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Verify TM integrity before use. Vestibular and auditory damage possible. Common component of combination otic products.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin Otic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.