Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Benzoyl Peroxide is used in dogs for Pyoderma, demodecosis (follicular flushing). Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benzoyl Peroxide in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: OxyDex, Pyoben
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 2.5-3% shampoo | q48-72h (shampoo) | 4-8 weeks | Pyoderma, demodecosis (follicular flushing) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Oxidizing agent with antibacterial, keratolytic, and follicular flushing activity. Releases oxygen free radicals killing anaerobic bacteria.
Start with low concentration (2.5-3%). Drying and irritating at higher concentrations. Bleaches fabrics and fur. Contact time 5-10 min for shampoo.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Benzoyl Peroxide dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical 2.5-3% shampoo q48-72h (shampoo). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Benzoyl Peroxide in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Benzoyl Peroxide in dogs include: 4-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Benzoyl Peroxide is indicated in dogs for: Pyoderma, demodecosis (follicular flushing).
These are general warnings for Benzoyl Peroxide across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Start with low concentration (2.5-3%). Drying and irritating at higher concentrations. Bleaches fabrics and fur. Contact time 5-10 min for shampoo.
Why a species-specific page? Benzoyl Peroxide 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.