Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lincomycin is dosed at 11 mg/kg IM q12h (label alternative: 22 mg/kg IM q24h) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Lincomycin, DOGS, printed p.761 (lookup p.788); superscript 8 → LINCOCIN - Lincomycin Hydrochloride Monohydrate Liquid (Solution) [US Product Label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc; 2019 (resolved via plumbref). Independently corroborated: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed printed p.231 (lookup p.247): "Dogs, Cats: Parenteral: 22 mg/kg i.m. q24h or 11 mg/kg i.m. q12h or 11-22 mg/kg slow i.v. q12-24h.". Lincomycin is used in dogs for Gram-positive and anaerobic infections. Routes documented in dogs: IM, PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Lincomycin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lincocin
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu, Guinea Pig
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 11 mg/kg | q12h (label alternative: 22 mg/kg IM q24h) | 7-14 days | Gram-positive and anaerobic infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Lincomycin, DOGS, printed p.761 (lookup p.788); superscript 8 → LINCOCIN - Lincomycin Hydrochloride Monohydrate Liquid (Solution) [US Product Label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc; 2019 (resolved via plumbref). Independently corroborated: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed printed p.231 (lookup p.247): "Dogs, Cats: Parenteral: 22 mg/kg i.m. q24h or 11 mg/kg i.m. q12h or 11-22 mg/kg slow i.v. q12-24h." |
| PO | 15–25 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Gram-positive and anaerobic infections | Moderate | LINCOCIN® TABLETS- Lincomycin Hydrochloride Monohydrate Tablet [US Product Label]. Kalamazoo, MI: Zoetis Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.788 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Activity against gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). GI upset. Pseudomembranous colitis risk. Give on empty stomach.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lincomycin dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: IM 11 mg/kg q12h (label alternative: 22 mg/kg IM q24h); PO 15–25 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lincomycin in dogs: IM, PO.
Cited course lengths for Lincomycin in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lincomycin is indicated in dogs for: Gram-positive and anaerobic infections.
These are general warnings for Lincomycin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). GI upset. Pseudomembranous colitis risk. Give on empty stomach.
Why a species-specific page? Lincomycin 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.