Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Potassium Iodide (Antifungal) is used in dog for Sporotrichosis (lymphocutaneous). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Potassium Iodide (Antifungal) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: SSKI
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–40 mg/kg | q8-12h | 30 days beyond clinical cure | Sporotrichosis (lymphocutaneous) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism not fully understood. Enhances neutrophil killing of fungi. Effective specifically for sporotrichosis (lymphocutaneous form).
GI upset. Iodism (metallic taste, nasal congestion, skin rash). Cats are very sensitive — start at low doses. Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism.
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? Potassium Iodide (Antifungal) 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.