Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pradofloxacin 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1050, Pradofloxacin monograph spanning p.1048-1050; 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. Pradofloxacin is used in cats for Mycoplasma haemofelis infection (extra-label) - 14 day course. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pradofloxacin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Veraflox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Mycoplasma haemofelis infection (extra-label) - 14 day course | 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1050, Pradofloxacin monograph spanning p.1048-1050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.352 | 3-5 mg/kg p.o. q24h (tablet), 5.0 mg/kg p.o. q24h (suspension). |
| 5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.352 | 3-5 mg/kg p.o. q24h (tablet), 5.0 mg/kg p.o. q24h (suspension). |
| 3–5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.689 | • 3-5 mg/kg q24h PO. • Tablets: 3-5 mg/kg q24h PO. |
| 5–7.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.689 | • Oral suspension: 5-7.5 mg/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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Dual-target fluoroquinolone inhibiting both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with similar potency, reducing resistance development.
Cats: FDA-approved for skin infections and wounds. Dogs: approved in some markets. Enhanced anaerobic coverage compared to older fluoroquinolones. Avoid in growing animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pradofloxacin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pradofloxacin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pradofloxacin in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pradofloxacin is indicated in cats for: Mycoplasma haemofelis infection (extra-label) - 14 day course.
These are general warnings for Pradofloxacin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats: FDA-approved for skin infections and wounds. Dogs: approved in some markets. Enhanced anaerobic coverage compared to older fluoroquinolones. Avoid in growing animals.
Why a species-specific page? Pradofloxacin 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.