Excenel RTU EZ
Excenel RTU EZ is a ready-to-use injectable ceftiofur formulation valued for equine wound and abscess management because it combines broad-spectrum activity against common equine pathogens with convenient single-use dosing that reduces preparation errors and waste. Compared with the other options listed it delivers stronger gram-negative coverage than penicillin and avoids the nephrotoxicity risks of aminoglycosides, and although its per-dose cost is higher, that expense is often offset by shorter courses and lower ancillary treatment costs.
Ready-to-use (no prep)
Fast clinical response
Ready-to-use (no prep)
Fast clinical response
Review Summary
"Users praise Excenel RTU EZ for its broad-spectrum effectiveness and convenient ready-to-use format, reporting reliable resolution of wound- and abscess-related infections with minimal adverse effects. Main downsides mentioned are cost and the need for veterinary administration."
Low tissue irritation
Ceftiofur-based ready-to-use injectable with broad gram-negative and some gram-positive activity useful in mixed wound/abscess infections.
Low tissue irritation
Ceftiofur-based ready-to-use injectable with broad gram-negative and some gram-positive activity useful in mixed wound/abscess infections.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Excenel RTU EZ is a ready-to-use injectable ceftiofur formulation valued for equine wound and abscess management because it combines broad-spectrum activity against common equine pathogens with convenient single-use dosing that reduces preparation errors and waste. Compared with the other options listed it delivers stronger gram-negative coverage than penicillin and avoids the nephrotoxicity risks of aminoglycosides, and although its per-dose cost is higher, that expense is often offset by shorter courses and lower ancillary treatment costs.
Ready-to-use (no prep)
Fast clinical response
Low tissue irritation
Ceftiofur-based ready-to-use injectable with broad gram-negative and some gram-positive activity useful in mixed wound/abscess infections.
Typically administered IM with good tissue penetration and often chosen when beta-lactamase susceptibility is a concern.
Ready-to-use (no prep)
Fast clinical response
Low tissue irritation
Ceftiofur-based ready-to-use injectable with broad gram-negative and some gram-positive activity useful in mixed wound/abscess infections.
Typically administered IM with good tissue penetration and often chosen when beta-lactamase susceptibility is a concern.
$120-220 CAD
Trivetrin Injection
Trivetrin Injection is a potentiated sulfonamide/trimethoprim product prized for economical, broad-spectrum coverage in mixed wound and abscess infections, making it a cost-effective choice for longer outpatient regimens. Versus Excenel and Baytril it is generally less expensive but slower to exert bactericidal effects, and while very useful where beta-lactams or fluoroquinolones are not indicated, it lacks the rapid gram-negative potency of aminoglycosides or fluoroquinolones.
Broad-spectrum coverage (versatile)
Good soft-tissue penetration
Broad-spectrum coverage (versatile)
Good soft-tissue penetration
Review Summary
"Buyers report Trivetrin Injection (trimethoprim-sulfa) is an affordable, effective option for equine wound and abscess management with good clinical improvement in most cases. Some users note occasional injection-site irritation and mild gastrointestinal upset."
Economical dosing
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide injectable combination provides broad-spectrum bactericidal activity useful for many soft-tissue infections.
Economical dosing
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide injectable combination provides broad-spectrum bactericidal activity useful for many soft-tissue infections.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Trivetrin Injection is a potentiated sulfonamide/trimethoprim product prized for economical, broad-spectrum coverage in mixed wound and abscess infections, making it a cost-effective choice for longer outpatient regimens. Versus Excenel and Baytril it is generally less expensive but slower to exert bactericidal effects, and while very useful where beta-lactams or fluoroquinolones are not indicated, it lacks the rapid gram-negative potency of aminoglycosides or fluoroquinolones.
Broad-spectrum coverage (versatile)
Good soft-tissue penetration
Economical dosing
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide injectable combination provides broad-spectrum bactericidal activity useful for many soft-tissue infections.
Can be given IM/IV depending on formulation and is a common, versatile choice for ambulatory equine wound and abscess therapy.
Broad-spectrum coverage (versatile)
Good soft-tissue penetration
Economical dosing
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide injectable combination provides broad-spectrum bactericidal activity useful for many soft-tissue infections.
Can be given IM/IV depending on formulation and is a common, versatile choice for ambulatory equine wound and abscess therapy.
$30-90 CAD
Penicillin G Procaine
Penicillin G Procaine is a long-established, low-cost beta-lactam routinely used for equine abscesses because of reliable efficacy against gram-positive organisms and many anaerobes commonly implicated in wound infections. Its financial and safety advantages make it a first-line field choice, though compared with broad-spectrum agents like Excenel or Baytril it has limited gram-negative coverage and is often paired with drugs such as gentamicin when broader empiric coverage is needed.
Powerful Gram-positive (classic)
Cost-effective choice
Powerful Gram-positive (classic)
Cost-effective choice
Review Summary
"Penicillin G Procaine is widely regarded as a reliable, low-cost choice for streptococcal wound infections and abscesses, with many users seeing rapid improvement. Concerns focus on dosing frequency, injection reactions, and rare allergic responses."
Long-established use
Procaine penicillin G is an inexpensive, long-acting beta-lactam effective against many gram-positive and anaerobic wound pathogens.
Long-established use
Procaine penicillin G is an inexpensive, long-acting beta-lactam effective against many gram-positive and anaerobic wound pathogens.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Penicillin G Procaine is a long-established, low-cost beta-lactam routinely used for equine abscesses because of reliable efficacy against gram-positive organisms and many anaerobes commonly implicated in wound infections. Its financial and safety advantages make it a first-line field choice, though compared with broad-spectrum agents like Excenel or Baytril it has limited gram-negative coverage and is often paired with drugs such as gentamicin when broader empiric coverage is needed.
Powerful Gram-positive (classic)
Cost-effective choice
Long-established use
Procaine penicillin G is an inexpensive, long-acting beta-lactam effective against many gram-positive and anaerobic wound pathogens.
Administered IM for prolonged blood levels; commonly used as a first-line therapy for uncomplicated equine abscesses and soft-tissue infections.
Powerful Gram-positive (classic)
Cost-effective choice
Long-established use
Procaine penicillin G is an inexpensive, long-acting beta-lactam effective against many gram-positive and anaerobic wound pathogens.
Administered IM for prolonged blood levels; commonly used as a first-line therapy for uncomplicated equine abscesses and soft-tissue infections.
$20-60 CAD
Gentocin Injection
Gentocin Injection (gentamicin) is an aminoglycoside used for potent, rapid gram-negative activity and is commonly combined with penicillin for complementary coverage in wound and abscess therapy; its technical strength is fast bactericidal action and good tissue penetration. Because of nephrotoxicity risk it is typically used for shorter, targeted courses which can make it a cost-effective adjunct to lower-cost agents like penicillin or trimethoprim–sulfonamides rather than a stand-alone long-term choice.
Potent Gram-negative (precision)
Reliable wound utility
Potent Gram-negative (precision)
Reliable wound utility
Review Summary
"Users find Gentocin (gentamicin) effective for gram-negative wound infections and a useful complement to penicillin, but frequently warn about nephrotoxicity risk and the need for renal monitoring. Common complaints include injection discomfort and higher cost."
Rapid bactericidal effect
Gentamicin injectable offers potent gram-negative bactericidal activity and is often paired with a penicillin for mixed infections.
Rapid bactericidal effect
Gentamicin injectable offers potent gram-negative bactericidal activity and is often paired with a penicillin for mixed infections.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Gentocin Injection (gentamicin) is an aminoglycoside used for potent, rapid gram-negative activity and is commonly combined with penicillin for complementary coverage in wound and abscess therapy; its technical strength is fast bactericidal action and good tissue penetration. Because of nephrotoxicity risk it is typically used for shorter, targeted courses which can make it a cost-effective adjunct to lower-cost agents like penicillin or trimethoprim–sulfonamides rather than a stand-alone long-term choice.
Potent Gram-negative (precision)
Reliable wound utility
Rapid bactericidal effect
Gentamicin injectable offers potent gram-negative bactericidal activity and is often paired with a penicillin for mixed infections.
Typically given IV or IM with strong tissue penetration for many deep or systemic infections involving gram-negative organisms.
Potent Gram-negative (precision)
Reliable wound utility
Rapid bactericidal effect
Gentamicin injectable offers potent gram-negative bactericidal activity and is often paired with a penicillin for mixed infections.
Typically given IV or IM with strong tissue penetration for many deep or systemic infections involving gram-negative organisms.
$60-140 CAD
Baytril 100
Baytril 100 (enrofloxacin) is a high-potency fluoroquinolone noted for excellent gram-negative coverage and superior tissue penetration, positioning it as a market leader for complicated or refractory equine wound and abscess infections that demand strong empiric therapy. Compared with the other products it can often serve as single-drug therapy for difficult infections, but it generally carries higher cost and greater regulatory/resistance concerns, so it is often reserved for culture-directed use or when other agents are unsuitable.
High tissue levels (one-a-day)
Broad aerobic coverage
High tissue levels (one-a-day)
Broad aerobic coverage
Review Summary
"Many users report Baytril 100 (enrofloxacin) provides rapid, reliable results against difficult wound pathogens and deep abscesses, though it is often reserved due to cost, regulatory considerations, and caution in young animals over tendon/cartilage risks. Overall effectiveness is highly rated but used judiciously."
Good abscess penetration
Enrofloxacin 100 mg/mL is a high-potency fluoroquinolone used for serious gram-negative and some gram-positive wound infections.
Good abscess penetration
Enrofloxacin 100 mg/mL is a high-potency fluoroquinolone used for serious gram-negative and some gram-positive wound infections.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Baytril 100 (enrofloxacin) is a high-potency fluoroquinolone noted for excellent gram-negative coverage and superior tissue penetration, positioning it as a market leader for complicated or refractory equine wound and abscess infections that demand strong empiric therapy. Compared with the other products it can often serve as single-drug therapy for difficult infections, but it generally carries higher cost and greater regulatory/resistance concerns, so it is often reserved for culture-directed use or when other agents are unsuitable.
High tissue levels (one-a-day)
Broad aerobic coverage
Good abscess penetration
Enrofloxacin 100 mg/mL is a high-potency fluoroquinolone used for serious gram-negative and some gram-positive wound infections.
Concentration-dependent killing with good tissue penetration, but its use should be reserved and guided by culture/susceptibility where possible.
High tissue levels (one-a-day)
Broad aerobic coverage
Good abscess penetration
Enrofloxacin 100 mg/mL is a high-potency fluoroquinolone used for serious gram-negative and some gram-positive wound infections.
Concentration-dependent killing with good tissue penetration, but its use should be reserved and guided by culture/susceptibility where possible.
$160-300 CAD