Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Orbifloxacin is dosed at 2.5–7.5 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per ORBAX- orbifloxacin tablet, coated [package insert]. Summit, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2014. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4a4cabca-caa0-4df3-bc46-963f0804b54a — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.986 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.959, Orbifloxacin monograph spanning p.958-959; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Orbifloxacin is used in cats for Skin infections, UTI. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Orbifloxacin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Orbax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–7.5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Skin infections, UTI | Strong | ORBAX- orbifloxacin tablet, coated [package insert]. Summit, NJ: Merck Animal Health; 2014. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4a4cabca-caa0-4df3-bc46-963f0804b54a — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.986 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.959, Orbifloxacin monograph spanning p.958-959; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.310 | 7.5 mg/kg p.o. q24h for skin and other soft tissue infections. |
| 2.5–7.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.611 | • Suspension in dogs: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg q24h PO. |
| 7.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.611 | • Suspension in cats: 7.5 mg/kg (1 mL per kg) q24h 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.
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Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Veterinary-specific fluoroquinolone with concentration-dependent killing.
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Use cautiously in cats. May lower seizure threshold. Concentration-dependent killing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Orbifloxacin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2.5–7.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Orbifloxacin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Orbifloxacin in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Orbifloxacin is indicated in cats for: Skin infections, UTI.
These are general warnings for Orbifloxacin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Use cautiously in cats. May lower seizure threshold. Concentration-dependent killing.
Why a species-specific page? Orbifloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.