Cefovecin

Qilu Animal Health Qivecin is a long-acting antimicrobial drug used to treat bacterial skin infections, abscesses, and wounds in dogs and cats.

In Dogs

Secondary Superficial Pyoderma: Treatment of skin infections caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius and Streptococcus canis (Group G).
Abscesses and Wounds: Treatment of infected wounds and abscesses caused by these same bacteria.

In Cats

Skin Infections: Treatment of wounds and abscesses caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida

Key Usage Details

Administration: Given as a single subcutaneous injection.
Duration: A single dose provides up to 14 days of continuous antibiotic treatment.

Method: Injected into the subcutaneous tissue (under the skin).
Species: Approved for use in dogs and cats only.
Preparation: The product is supplied as a lyophilized cake in a multi-use vial that must be reconstituted with 10 mL of sterile water for injection before use.
Dosage:
- Dogs & Cats: 3.6 mg/lb (8 mg/kg) of body weight.
- A single dose provides therapeutic concentrations for up to 14 days.
Frequency: Usually a single, one-time injection. A second dose may be given to dogs after 14 days if the response is incomplete, but the total should not exceed two injections.