Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Meropenem is dosed at 12–24 mg/kg IV q8h in dogs, per Bidgood T, Papich MG. Plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue fluid concentrations of meropenem after intravenous and subcutaneous administration in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2002;63(12):1622-1628. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2002.63.1622 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.865 (2026-08-01).. Meropenem is used in dogs for Severe MDR infections, sepsis. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meropenem in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Merrem
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 12–24 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Severe MDR infections, sepsis | Moderate | Bidgood T, Papich MG. Plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue fluid concentrations of meropenem after intravenous and subcutaneous administration in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2002;63(12):1622-1628. doi:10.2460/ajvr.2002.63.1622 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.865 (2026-08-01). |
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Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meropenem dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 12–24 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meropenem in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Meropenem in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meropenem is indicated in dogs for: Severe MDR infections, sepsis.
These are general warnings for Meropenem across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Meropenem 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.