Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Lime Sulfur is used in dog for Dermatophytosis, Sarcoptes, Demodex. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lime Sulfur in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: LimePlus Dip
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q7 days dip | 4-6 weeks | Dermatophytosis, Sarcoptes, Demodex | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.