Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Imiquimod is used in dogs for Viral papillomas, actinic keratosis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imiquimod in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aldara
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Apply thin layer | q48h (3x/week) | 6-16 weeks | Viral papillomas, actinic keratosis | Weak | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.361 (2026-08-01). |
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Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imiquimod dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Apply thin layer q48h (3x/week). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imiquimod in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Imiquimod in dogs include: 6-16 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Imiquimod is indicated in dogs for: Viral papillomas, actinic keratosis.
These are general warnings for Imiquimod across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for sarcoids in horses and various tumors. Local inflammatory reaction expected (indicates immune activation). Application site irritation common.
Why a species-specific page? Imiquimod 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.