Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bacitracin is used in dogs for Superficial skin infections. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bacitracin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baciguent
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Apply thin layer to affected area | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Superficial skin infections | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1454 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with dephosphorylation of C55-isoprenyl pyrophosphate.
Nephrotoxic when given systemically. Systemic use limited to severe infections. Monitor renal function closely.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bacitracin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Apply thin layer to affected area q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bacitracin in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Bacitracin in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bacitracin is indicated in dogs for: Superficial skin infections.
These are general warnings for Bacitracin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic when given systemically. Systemic use limited to severe infections. Monitor renal function closely.
Why a species-specific page? Bacitracin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.