Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Chlorhexidine Shampoo is used in dog for Superficial pyoderma. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: ChlorhexiDerm, Hexadene
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Bathe 2-3x weekly; 10-min contact time | Continue 7 days past clinical resolution | Superficial pyoderma | Strong | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.