Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clotrimazole Topical is used in cats for Localized dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clotrimazole Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lotrimin, Mycelex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Adjunct to systemic therapy | Apply to affected area q12h | 2-4 weeks; combine with systemic antifungal | Localized dermatophytosis | Moderate | Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part II. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:911, 1994. / 40. Grooters AM, Taboada J: Update on antifungal therapy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 33:749-758, 2003. — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.237 (2026-08-01). |
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Imidazole antifungal that inhibits ergosterol synthesis by blocking lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51), disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity.
For localized dermatophytosis and Malassezia dermatitis. Apply twice daily. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Systemic therapy needed for widespread infection.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clotrimazole Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Adjunct to systemic therapy Apply to affected area q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clotrimazole Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Clotrimazole Topical in cats include: 2-4 weeks; combine with systemic antifungal. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clotrimazole Topical is indicated in cats for: Localized dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Clotrimazole Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For localized dermatophytosis and Malassezia dermatitis. Apply twice daily. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Systemic therapy needed for widespread infection.
Why a species-specific page? Clotrimazole Topical 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.