Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Topical is used in dog for Mild pruritus, hot spots. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cortisone-10
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Mild pruritus, hot spots | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.