- (a) Specifications. Each milliliter of constituted solution contains 80 milligrams (mg) cefovecin as the sodium salt.
- (b) Sponsors. See Nos. 054771 and 086163 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
- (c) Special considerations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- (d) Conditions of use—(1) Dogs—(i) Amount. Administer 3.6 mg/pound (lb) (8 mg/kilograms (kg)) body weight as a single subcutaneous injection. A second subcutaneous injection of 3.6 mg/lb (8 mg/kg) may be administered if response to therapy is not complete.
- (ii) Indications for use. For the treatment of skin infections (secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, and wounds) in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius and Streptococcus canis (Group G).
- (2) Cats—(i) Amount. Administer 3.6 mg/lb (8 mg/kg) body weight as a single, one-time subcutaneous injection.
- (ii) Indications for use. For the treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida.
[73 FR 29685, May 22, 2008, as amended at 79 FR 16185, Mar. 25, 2014; 90 FR 40970, Aug. 22, 2025]