Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Calcipotriene Topical is used in dogs for Psoriasiform dermatosis / localized hyperkeratosis, Nasal hyperkeratosis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Calcipotriene Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dovonex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | TOXIC IF INGESTED — use Elizabethan collar | Apply thin layer to affected area q24h | 4-8 week trial | Psoriasiform dermatosis / localized hyperkeratosis | Anecdotal | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
| Topical | Apply small amount to affected nasal planum | Apply to nose q24h-q48h | Chronic use for palliative management | Nasal hyperkeratosis | Anecdotal | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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TOXIC to dogs and cats if ingested — hypercalcemia risk. Topical use only with strict Elizabethan collar. Monitor serum calcium. Very limited veterinary dermatologic data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcipotriene Topical dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Topical TOXIC IF INGESTED — use Elizabethan collar Apply thin layer to affected area q24h; Topical Apply small amount to affected nasal planum Apply to nose q24h-q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcipotriene Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Calcipotriene Topical in dogs include: 4-8 week trial; Chronic use for palliative management. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcipotriene Topical is indicated in dogs for: Psoriasiform dermatosis / localized hyperkeratosis, Nasal hyperkeratosis.
These are general warnings for Calcipotriene Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to dogs and cats if ingested — hypercalcemia risk. Topical use only with strict Elizabethan collar. Monitor serum calcium. Very limited veterinary dermatologic data.
Why a species-specific page? Calcipotriene Topical 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.