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 | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 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). — SOURCE EDITION: Veterinary Ophthalmology — ISBN 9781119441830, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119441830 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.313 | 10 mg/kg i.m., s.c. q24h; 50 mg/kg loading dose, then 25 mg/ kg p.o. q12h for up to 5 days. Give o |
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.313 | 10 mg/kg i.m., s.c. q24h; 50 mg/kg loading dose, then 25 mg/ kg p.o. q12h for up to 5 days. Give oral dose on an empty stoma |
| 7.5–10 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.625 | • 7.5-10 mg/kg q12h IV or 20 mg/kg q12h PO. |
| 20 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.625 | • 7.5-10 mg/kg q12h IV or 20 mg/kg q12h PO. |
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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 See the cited source for the printed regimen 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.
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.