Ticarcillin for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ticarcillin is used in dog for Pseudomonal infections. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ticarcillin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ticar
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 40–75 mg/kg | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Pseudomonal infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Extended-spectrum penicillin with anti-pseudomonal activity. Inhibits cell wall synthesis. Often combined with clavulanate.
Side effects & warnings
High sodium load. Platelet dysfunction at high doses. Synergistic with aminoglycosides but do not mix in same IV line.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Ticarcillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.