Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Chlorhexidine Shampoo is used in dogs for Superficial pyoderma. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs, 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 | Gold standard for bacterial skin infections | Bathe 2-3x weekly; 10-min contact time | Continue 7 days past clinical resolution | Superficial pyoderma | Strong | Murayama N, Nagata M, Terada Y, et al: Efficacy of a surgical scrub including 2% chlorhexidine acetate for canine superficial pyoderma. Vet Dermatol 2010. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00898.x — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.200 (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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chlorhexidine Shampoo dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Gold standard for bacterial skin infections Bathe 2-3x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Chlorhexidine Shampoo in dogs include: Continue 7 days past clinical resolution. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlorhexidine Shampoo is indicated in dogs for: Superficial pyoderma.
These are general warnings for Chlorhexidine Shampoo across species; consult the dog 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 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.