Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Minocycline is dosed at 5–12.5 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed. Minocycline is used in dogs for Tick-borne diseases, MRSP infections. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Minocycline in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Minocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–12.5 mg/kg | q12h | 14-28 days | Tick-borne diseases, MRSP infections | Moderate | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. More lipophilic than doxycycline with excellent tissue penetration including CNS.
Vestibular toxicity (ataxia, nausea) more common than with doxycycline. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Minocycline dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5–12.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Minocycline in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Minocycline in dogs include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Minocycline is indicated in dogs for: Tick-borne diseases, MRSP infections.
These are general warnings for Minocycline across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Vestibular toxicity (ataxia, nausea) more common than with doxycycline. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity.
Why a species-specific page? Minocycline 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.