Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Mupirocin is used in dog for Superficial pyoderma, MRSP, MRSA/MRSP superficial skin infections. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Mupirocin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bactroban, Muricin Vet
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Inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, blocking protein synthesis. Bactericidal at concentrations achieved topically.
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-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? Mupirocin 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.