Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tiamulin is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 5 days in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1230, Tiamulin monograph spanning p.1230-1231; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Tiamulin monograph, printed p.1230-1231; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Tiamulin is used in dogs for Not commonly used in dogs. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiamulin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Denagard
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h x 5 days | Variable | Not commonly used in dogs | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1230, Tiamulin monograph spanning p.1230-1231; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Tiamulin monograph, printed p.1230-1231; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit at peptidyl transferase center, inhibiting protein synthesis. Effective against Mycoplasma, Brachyspira, and other swine/poultry pathogens.
Primarily swine/poultry. FATAL interaction with ionophores (monensin, salinomycin, narasin). Do not feed ionophore-containing rations concurrently. Off-label in rabbits for respiratory infections.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tiamulin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h x 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tiamulin in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tiamulin in dogs include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tiamulin is indicated in dogs for: Not commonly used in dogs.
These are general warnings for Tiamulin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily swine/poultry. FATAL interaction with ionophores (monensin, salinomycin, narasin). Do not feed ionophore-containing rations concurrently. Off-label in rabbits for respiratory infections.
Why a species-specific page? Tiamulin 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.