Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Marbofloxacin is used in cat for Severe systemic infections, Feline lower urinary tract disease (bacterial), Skin infections, UTI. Routes documented in cat: IV, PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Marbofloxacin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zeniquin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–5 mg/kg | q24h | Until oral feasible | Severe systemic infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 2.75–5.5 mg/kg | q24h | 10-14 days | Feline lower urinary tract disease (bacterial) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 2.75–5.5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Skin infections, UTI | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication. Concentration-dependent bactericidal.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Marbofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.