Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Dexamethasone Topical is used in dogs for Mild inflammatory dermatoses. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Decadron Topical
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | 7-14 days | Mild inflammatory dermatoses | Moderate | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.238' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.226; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.226. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | anti-inflammatory dose 0.1-0.3 mg/kg. |
| 0.2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.2 mg/kg i.v. repeat daily until able to use oral medication. |
| 0.01–0.16 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.01-0.16 mg/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q24h for 3-5 days maximum. |
| 0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | 0.5 mg/kg i.v. once. |
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Moderate-potency topical glucocorticoid reducing inflammation and pruritus through glucocorticoid receptor-mediated gene transcription changes.
Moderate potency topical. Less potent than betamethasone or clobetasol. Systemic absorption possible. Avoid prolonged use on thin-skinned areas.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexamethasone Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Dexamethasone Topical in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dexamethasone Topical is indicated in dogs for: Mild inflammatory dermatoses.
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Moderate potency topical. Less potent than betamethasone or clobetasol. Systemic absorption possible. Avoid prolonged use on thin-skinned areas.
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone 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.
| 0.3–5 |
| IM |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 |
| 0.3-5 mg/kg i.m., s.c., p.o. q24h for up to 5 days. |
| 0.01–0.015 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.131 | low dose dexamethasone suppression test (0.01-0.015 mg/kg i.v.) |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.