Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Clotrimazole Topical is used in dog for Localized dermatophytosis / Malassezia. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clotrimazole Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lotrimin, Mycelex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Apply to affected area q12h | 2-4 weeks minimum | Localized dermatophytosis / Malassezia | Strong | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.