Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Lime Sulfur is used in cats for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lime Sulfur in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: LimePlus Dip
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Do not rinse | Twice weekly for dermatophytosis | 4-6 weeks | Dermatophytosis | Strong | 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 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1437, Lime Sulfur, Topical monograph. |
Typical range: 2.5–7 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Produces polysulfides and thiosulfuric acid with broad antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity. Keratolytic and antipruritic.
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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lime Sulfur dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Do not rinse Twice weekly for dermatophytosis. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lime Sulfur in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Lime Sulfur in cats include: 4-6 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lime Sulfur is indicated in cats for: Dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Lime Sulfur across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Strong sulfur odor. Stains jewelry, clothing, and light-colored fur yellow. Dilute before use (typically 1:32). Safe in kittens and puppies. Eye irritant.
Why a species-specific page? Lime Sulfur 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.