Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lidocaine Topical is dosed at Max 2mg/kg total lidocaine in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.245 (2026-08-01).. Lidocaine Topical is used in dogs for Topical anesthesia (catheter placement). Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine Topical in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EMLA, LidoVex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Max 2mg/kg total lidocaine | EMLA 30-60 min before procedure | Single application | Topical anesthesia (catheter placement) | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.245 (2026-08-01). |
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Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in sensory nerve endings preventing pain signal transmission. Topical anesthesia.
Apply 30-60 min before procedure under occlusive dressing. EMLA: prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia in cats. Lidocaine patch: do not allow ingestion.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lidocaine Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Max 2mg/kg total lidocaine EMLA 30-60 min before procedure. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lidocaine Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Lidocaine Topical in dogs include: Single application. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lidocaine Topical is indicated in dogs for: Topical anesthesia (catheter placement).
These are general warnings for Lidocaine Topical across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Apply 30-60 min before procedure under occlusive dressing. EMLA: prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia in cats. Lidocaine patch: do not allow ingestion.
Why a species-specific page? Lidocaine 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.