Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Chlorhexidine Shampoo is used in cats for Bacterial skin infection. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: ChlorhexiDerm, Hexadene
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Use 2% concentration in cats | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 3-4 weeks | Bacterial skin infection | Moderate | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.261 (2026-08-01). |
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Disrupts bacterial cell membranes by binding to negatively charged cell wall components. Bactericidal at high concentrations, bacteriostatic at low. Residual antimicrobial activity on skin.
First-line medicated shampoo for pyoderma. Leave on 10 minutes for contact time. 4% formulation for deep pyoderma. May cause dryness — follow with conditioner. Avoid eyes and ears.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chlorhexidine Shampoo dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Use 2% concentration in cats Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in cats include: 3-4 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlorhexidine Shampoo is indicated in cats for: Bacterial skin infection.
These are general warnings for Chlorhexidine Shampoo across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line medicated shampoo for pyoderma. Leave on 10 minutes for contact time. 4% formulation for deep pyoderma. May cause dryness — follow with conditioner. Avoid eyes and ears.
Why a species-specific page? Chlorhexidine Shampoo pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.