Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lidocaine Topical is used in dog for Topical anesthesia (catheter placement). Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: EMLA, LidoVex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | EMLA 30-60 min before procedure | Single application | Topical anesthesia (catheter placement) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.