Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Clotrimazole Topical is used in dogs for Localized dermatophytosis / Malassezia. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clotrimazole Topical in dogs, 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 | Monitor for clinical improvement at 2 weeks | Apply to affected area q12h | 2-4 weeks minimum | Localized dermatophytosis / Malassezia | Strong | 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). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.237' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.225; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.225. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clotrimazole Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Monitor for clinical improvement at 2 weeks Apply to affected area q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clotrimazole Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Clotrimazole Topical in dogs include: 2-4 weeks minimum. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clotrimazole Topical is indicated in dogs for: Localized dermatophytosis / Malassezia.
These are general warnings for Clotrimazole Topical across species; consult the dog 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 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.