Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
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 | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 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). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.245' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.229; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.229. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Epidural: 4.4 mg/kg of 2% solution. L |
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.246 | ose (given slowly over 10-15 min) followed by 20-50 μg (micrograms)/kg/min. Postoperatively, similar dose rates can be used but should be adjusted according to |
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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 See the cited source for the printed regimen 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.
| 25–75 |
| IV |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 |
| • Antiarrhythmic: 25-75 mcg/kg/min IV CRI. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.245 | 2-8 mg/kg i.v. in 2 mg/kg boluses followed by a constant rate i.v. infusion of 0.025-0.1 mg/kg/min |
| 4 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.245 | propriate volume. Total dose that should be injected is 4 mg/kg. |
| 2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.245 | 2 mg/kg p.o. q4-6h. |
| 2–8 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.245 | 2-8 mg/kg i.v. in 2 mg/kg boluses followed by a constant rate i.v. infusion of 0.025-0.1 mg/kg/min |
| 4.4 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Epidural: 4.4 mg/kg of 2% solution. L |
| 2 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Adjunct to control pain and inflammation associated with surgery: 2 mg/kg IV |
| 0.05 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | bolus, followed by 0.05 mg/kg/minute CRI for 24 hours (added to patient’s |
| 0.24 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | at a rate of morphine: 0.24 mg/kg hr, lidocaine: 3 mg/kg/hr, and |
| 3 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | at a rate of morphine: 0.24 mg/kg hr, lidocaine: 3 mg/kg/hr, and |
| 0.6 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | ketamine: 0.6 mg/kg/hr, administered as CRI for perioperative analgesia. |
| 6 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: 6 mg/kg q1.5h IM. |
| 8 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: 2-4 mg/kg IV (to a maximum dose of 8 mg/kg over 10-minute |
| 2–4 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: 2-4 mg/kg IV (to a maximum dose of 8 mg/kg over 10-minute |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.