Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Fusidic Acid is used in dog for Staphylococcal pyoderma. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fusidic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fuciderm, Isaderm
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Staphylococcal pyoderma | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by blocking elongation factor G (EF-G). Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity.
Primarily used topically in veterinary medicine. Resistance develops rapidly with monotherapy. Combine with another agent for systemic use.
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? Fusidic Acid 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.