Which species have cited Mupirocin dosing data?

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

Is Mupirocin a controlled substance?

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

Mupirocin

US brand names:Bactroban, Muricin Vet

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

Drug Class

Dermatologic

Routes

Topical

Indications

MRSA/MRSP superficial skin infectionsMRSPSuperficial pyodermaSuperficial skin infections

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, blocking protein synthesis. Bactericidal at concentrations achieved topically.

Side effects & warnings

Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity including some MRSP. Polyethylene glycol base — avoid on large open wounds (PEG absorption and nephrotoxicity). Do not use with other topicals.

Species with Mupirocin dosing data (3 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

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

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Weak×2Strong×1

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

Backed by 3 published sources

· BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part A — Canine and Feline, "Mupirocin (Pseudomonic acid A) (Bactroban*) POM", DOSES, printed p.277 (corpus PDF p.293) — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705
· BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part A — Canine and Feline, "Mupirocin (Pseudomonic acid A)", DOSES, printed p.277 (corpus PDF p.293) — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705
· MURICIN - Mupirocin Ointment [US Product Label for Dogs]. Dechra Veterinary Products; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ded00eb4-5edb-46d6-9f86-460d9de01d0b — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1459 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1432, Mupirocin, Topical monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207,

Sample dosing (2 of 3 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	Avoid large wounds (PEG base)	q12h	Strong	MURICIN - Mupirocin Ointment [US Product Label for Dogs]. Dechra Veterinary Products; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ded00eb4-5edb-46d6-9f86-460d9de01d0b — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1459 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1432, Mupirocin, Topical monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	PEG base may be toxic if ingested in large quantities	q8-12h	Weak

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