What is Lime Sulfur used for?

Lime Sulfur is indicated for: Demodex, Dermatophytosis, Sarcoptes.

Which species have cited Lime Sulfur dosing data?

Lime Sulfur dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Is Lime Sulfur a controlled substance?

Lime Sulfur is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Lime Sulfur

US brand names:LimePlus Dip

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Dermatologic

Routes

Topical

Indications

DemodexDermatophytosisSarcoptes

Mechanism of Action

Produces polysulfides and thiosulfuric acid with broad antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity. Keratolytic and antipruritic.

Side effects & warnings

Strong sulfur odor. Stains jewelry, clothing, and light-colored fur yellow. Dilute before use (typically 1:32). Safe in kittens and puppies. Eye irritant.

Species with Lime Sulfur dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs All Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published sources

· CLASSIC LIME SULFUR DIP- Lime Sulfur Liquid [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Classic Agrimed LLC; 2020. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6d935429-2f35-4e6f-a37b-fc999f7b55ba; Moriello KA, Coyner K, Paterson S, Mignon B. Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats. Vet Dermatol. 2017;28(3):266-e68. doi:10.1111/vde.12440 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1464 (2026-08-01).
· Mueller RS, Rosenkrantz W, Bensignor E, Karas-Tecza J, Paterson T, Shipstone MA. Diagnosis and treatment of demodicosis in dogs and cats: Clinical consensus guidelines of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology. Vet Dermatol. 2020;31(1):5-27. doi:10.1111/vde.12809; CLASSIC LIME SULFUR DIP- Lime Sulfur Liquid [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Classic Agrimed LLC; 2020. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6d935429-2f35-4e6f-a37b-fc999f7b55ba — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1464 (2026-08-01).

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	Dilute 1:32	q7 days dip	Strong	CLASSIC LIME SULFUR DIP- Lime Sulfur Liquid [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Classic Agrimed LLC; 2020. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6d935429-2f35-4e6f-a37b-fc999f7b55ba; Moriello KA, Coyner K, Paterson S, Mignon B. Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats. Vet Dermatol. 2017;28(3):266-e68. doi:10.1111/vde.12440 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1464 (2026-08-01).
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	Safe in kittens >4 weeks	q7 days dip	Strong

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