Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Bacterial conjunctivitis / superficial keratitis. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin Ophthalmic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Common first-line veterinary ophthalmic antibiotic | Apply ribbon of ointment to affected eye q6h-q8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis / superficial keratitis | Strong | Chandler, H.L., Gemensky-Metzler, A.J., Bras, I.D., et al. (2010) In vivo effects of adjunctive tetracycline treatment on refractory corneal ulcers in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 237, 378-386. — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1123 (2026-08-01). |
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Tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit. Combined with polymyxin B for gram-negative coverage.
Common first-line ophthalmic antibiotic in veterinary practice. Apply 2-4 times daily. Ointment base provides prolonged corneal contact time. Available OTC in many regions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Common first-line veterinary ophthalmic antibiotic Apply ribbon of ointment to affected eye q6h-q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Bacterial conjunctivitis / superficial keratitis.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Common first-line ophthalmic antibiotic in veterinary practice. Apply 2-4 times daily. Ointment base provides prolonged corneal contact time. Available OTC in many regions.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic 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.