Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Coal Tar Shampoo is used in dog for Seborrhea / seborrheic dermatitis, Pruritic dermatosis with scaling. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Coal Tar Shampoo in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: MG217 Vet, Pentrax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 4-8 weeks or as needed | Seborrhea / seborrheic dermatitis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Bathe weekly; 10-min contact time | Chronic use as maintenance | Pruritic dermatosis with scaling | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Suppresses DNA synthesis in hyperproliferative skin. Anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and antiseborrheic. Reduces epidermal proliferation and normalizes keratinization.
Toxic to cats — do not use in felines. May cause skin irritation and photosensitivity. Stains light-colored fur. Strong odor. Avoid contact with eyes.
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? Coal Tar Shampoo 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.