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 | Safe in kittens >4 weeks | q7 days dip | 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 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1464 (2026-08-01). |
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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 Safe in kittens >4 weeks q7 days dip. 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.