Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Clotrimazole is used in dogs for 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 in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lotrimin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Apply thin layer to affected area | q12h | 14-28 days | Dermatophytosis, Malassezia | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1461 (2026-08-01). |
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Topical use only. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Effective against dermatophytes and Malassezia.
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 dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Apply thin layer to affected area q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clotrimazole in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Clotrimazole in dogs include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clotrimazole is indicated in dogs for: Dermatophytosis, Malassezia.
These are general warnings for Clotrimazole across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Topical use only. Low systemic absorption. May cause local irritation. Effective against dermatophytes and Malassezia.
Why a species-specific page? Clotrimazole 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.