Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Nitrofurazone is used in dogs for Wound management. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nitrofurazone in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Furacin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Topical wound ointment | q12-24h | Until healed | Wound management | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1460 (2026-08-01). |
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Nitrofuran antibiotic damaging bacterial DNA. Broad-spectrum topical antimicrobial for wound management.
Topical use only. Carcinogenic potential (banned in food animals in many countries). May cause contact sensitivity. Yellow discoloration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Nitrofurazone dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Topical wound ointment q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Nitrofurazone in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Nitrofurazone in dogs include: Until healed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Nitrofurazone is indicated in dogs for: Wound management.
These are general warnings for Nitrofurazone across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Topical use only. Carcinogenic potential (banned in food animals in many countries). May cause contact sensitivity. Yellow discoloration.
Why a species-specific page? Nitrofurazone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.