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US brand names:Veraflox Suspension
Pradofloxacin Oral Suspension is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Dowers KL, Tasker S, Radecki SV, Lappin MR. Use of pradofloxacin to treat experimentally induced Mycoplasma hemofelis infection in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(1):105-111. doi:10.2460/ajvr.70.1.105 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1077 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dual-target fluoroquinolone suspension formulation for cats. Enhanced anaerobic coverage compared to older fluoroquinolones.
FDA-approved for cats (skin infections, wounds). Avoid in young growing animals. Suspension form easier to dose in cats.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | Dowers KL, Tasker S, Radecki SV, Lappin MR. Use of pradofloxacin to treat experimentally induced Mycoplasma hemofelis infection in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(1):105-111. doi:10.2460/ajvr.70.1.105 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1077 (2026-08-01). |
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