Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Josamycin is used in dog for Respiratory and soft tissue infections. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Josamycin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Josacine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Respiratory and soft tissue infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Good tissue penetration. Less GI impact than erythromycin.
GI upset possible. Hepatic interactions. Not widely available in US. Used in some countries for respiratory and dental infections.
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? Josamycin 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.