Marbofloxacin for Dogs

Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg

Marbofloxacin is dosed at 2 mg/kg IV q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.796, Marbofloxacin monograph spanning p.796-798. — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed, Part A — Canine and Feline, Marbofloxacin, DOSES, printed p.243: "Dogs: Oral and parenteral: 2 mg/kg i.v., s.c., p.o. q24h."; Formulations, printed p.242: "Injectable: 200 mg powder for reconstitution giving 10 mg/ml when reconstituted.". Marbofloxacin is used in dogs for Severe systemic infections, Skin infections, UTI, respiratory, Complicated UTI (Pseudomonas). Routes documented in dogs: IV, PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Marbofloxacin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

US trade names: Zeniquin

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
IV	2 mg/kg	q24h	Until oral feasible	Severe systemic infections	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.796, Marbofloxacin monograph spanning p.796-798. — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed, Part A — Canine and Feline, Marbofloxacin, DOSES, printed p.243: "Dogs: Oral and parenteral: 2 mg/kg i.v., s.c., p.o. q24h."; Formulations, printed p.242: "Injectable: 200 mg powder for reconstitution giving 10 mg/ml when reconstituted."

What each reference text prints

Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.

Printed doses in mg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
2	IV	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.259	2 mg/kg i.v., s.c., p.o. q24h. Higher doses should be considered for certain sites, including in
2.75–5.5	PO	Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.501	• 2.75-5.5 mg/kg once daily PO. • 2.75-5.5 mg/kg once daily PO.

Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.

Side effects & warnings

Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Marbofloxacin for Dogs?

Marbofloxacin dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: IV 2 mg/kg q24h; PO 2.75–5.5 mg/kg q24h; PO 5.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Marbofloxacin administered in Dogs?

Documented routes for Marbofloxacin in dogs: IV, PO.

How long is Marbofloxacin given in Dogs?

Cited course lengths for Marbofloxacin in dogs include: Until oral feasible; 7-14 days; 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.

What conditions does Marbofloxacin treat in Dogs?

Marbofloxacin is indicated in dogs for: Severe systemic infections, Skin infections, UTI, respiratory, Complicated UTI (Pseudomonas).

What are the side effects of Marbofloxacin in Dogs?

These are general warnings for Marbofloxacin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). May lower seizure threshold. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs in dehydrated patients.

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 dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.