Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Penicillin G is used in goat for Bacterial infections, listeriosis. Routes documented in goat: IM. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Penicillin G in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pen-G, Crysticillin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3.96–13.2 mg/kg | q12-24h | 5-7 days; 14 days for listeriosis | Bacterial infections, listeriosis | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding PBPs. Bactericidal. Narrow spectrum: primarily gram-positive and some anaerobes.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters. Hypersensitivity reactions. Procaine form: IM/SC only (never IV). Potassium form: slow IV only. Pain at injection site.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Penicillin G pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goat — 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.