Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Topical is used in dogs for Mild pruritus, hot spots. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cortisone-10
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Low-potency OTC steroid | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Mild pruritus, hot spots | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1441 (2026-08-01). |
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Low-potency topical glucocorticoid providing mild anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. Minimal systemic absorption.
OTC availability. Lowest potency topical steroid. Suitable for mild inflammation, sensitive areas. Licking/ingestion can cause systemic effects in small animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydrocortisone Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Low-potency OTC steroid q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrocortisone Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Hydrocortisone Topical in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hydrocortisone Topical is indicated in dogs for: Mild pruritus, hot spots.
These are general warnings for Hydrocortisone Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTC availability. Lowest potency topical steroid. Suitable for mild inflammation, sensitive areas. Licking/ingestion can cause systemic effects in small animals.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone 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.