Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Kanamycin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IM q8-12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Kanamycin is used in dogs for Gram-negative infections. Routes documented in dogs: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Kanamycin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kantrex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | 5-7 days | Gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis. Bactericidal.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function and drug levels. Oral form poorly absorbed — used for GI decontamination.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Kanamycin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IM 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Kanamycin in dogs: IM.
Cited course lengths for Kanamycin in dogs include: 5-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Kanamycin is indicated in dogs for: Gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Kanamycin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function and drug levels. Oral form poorly absorbed — used for GI decontamination.
Why a species-specific page? Kanamycin 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.