Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Minocycline is used in dog for Tick-borne diseases, MRSP infections. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Minocycline in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.