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Acyclovir: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects In Dogs, Cats, Horses and Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Acyclovir inhibits viral replication (viral DNA polymerase); depends on viral thymidine kinase for phosphorylation.<\/p>\n
Uses of Acyclovir in Dogs, Cats, Horses and Birds<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 (FHV-1)<\/strong>: Primarily used as an ophthalmic ointment to treat infections of the eyes caused by FHV-1.<\/li>\n
Canine Herpesvirus (CHV)<\/strong>: Occasionally used as adjunctive treatment for neonatal herpes infections.<\/li>\n
Equine Herpesvirus<\/strong>: Investigated as a treatment for equine herpesvirus infections, though oral bioavailability is limited.<\/li>\n
Birds (Psittacine species)<\/strong>: Utilized for treating psittacid alphaherpesvirus-1 (formerly Pacheco’s disease) when administered early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Acyclovir in Dogs, Cats, Horses and Birds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th>\n Condition<\/th>\n Dosage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dogs<\/strong><\/td>\n Canine Herpesvirus<\/td>\n 10 mg\/kg orally every 6 hours for 5 days (extra-label use).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cats<\/strong><\/td>\n Feline Herpesvirus (ophthalmic)<\/td>\n Apply ointment 5 times daily for up to 3 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horses<\/strong><\/td>\n Neonatal Equine Herpesvirus<\/td>\n 10 mg\/kg IV every 12 hours for neonatal foals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birds<\/strong><\/td>\n Psittacid Alphaherpesvirus-1<\/td>\n 80 mg\/kg orally every 8 hours for 7 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Species<\/th>\n	Condition<\/th>\n	Dosage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dogs<\/strong><\/td>\n	Canine Herpesvirus<\/td>\n	10 mg\/kg orally every 6 hours for 5 days (extra-label use).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cats<\/strong><\/td>\n	Feline Herpesvirus (ophthalmic)<\/td>\n	Apply ointment 5 times daily for up to 3 weeks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horses<\/strong><\/td>\n	Neonatal Equine Herpesvirus<\/td>\n	10 mg\/kg IV every 12 hours for neonatal foals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birds<\/strong><\/td>\n	Psittacid Alphaherpesvirus-1<\/td>\n	80 mg\/kg orally every 8 hours for 7 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n \n \n