Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ketoconazole Topical is used in cats for Malassezia dermatitis. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoconazole Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nizoral Topical
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Cats generally tolerate bathing poorly | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 4 weeks minimum | Malassezia dermatitis | Moderate | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits fungal lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase, disrupting ergosterol biosynthesis and fungal membrane integrity. Also has anti-inflammatory and antiseborrheic properties.
Effective for Malassezia dermatitis as shampoo. Leave on 10 minutes for contact time. May cause local irritation. Minimal systemic absorption from topical use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoconazole Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Cats generally tolerate bathing poorly Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoconazole Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Ketoconazole Topical in cats include: 4 weeks minimum. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketoconazole Topical is indicated in cats for: Malassezia dermatitis.
These are general warnings for Ketoconazole Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Effective for Malassezia dermatitis as shampoo. Leave on 10 minutes for contact time. May cause local irritation. Minimal systemic absorption from topical use.
Why a species-specific page? Ketoconazole Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.