Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pradofloxacin is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Boothe DM, Bush KM, Boothe HW et al. (2018). Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oral pradofloxacin administration in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research 79, 1268-1276 doi:10.2460/ajvr.80.5.504 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.352 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.352' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.336; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.336. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Pradofloxacin is used in dogs for Skin infections, wound infections. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pradofloxacin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Veraflox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 3–5 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Skin infections, wound infections | Moderate | Boothe DM, Bush KM, Boothe HW et al. (2018). Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oral pradofloxacin administration in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research 79, 1268-1276 doi:10.2460/ajvr.80.5.504 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.352 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.352' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.336; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.336. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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 |
| 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pradofloxacin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 3–5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pradofloxacin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pradofloxacin in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pradofloxacin is indicated in dogs for: Skin infections, wound infections.
These are general warnings for Pradofloxacin across species; consult the dog 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 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.