Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Salicylic Acid Topical is used in cats for Chin acne / localized hyperkeratosis. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Salicylic Acid Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Keratolux, SalAc
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Monitor for salicylate toxicity with extensive application | Apply to affected area q24h-q48h | As needed for flares | Chin acne / localized hyperkeratosis | Weak | Bond R: Canine and feline acne. Vet Ann 33:230, 1993. / 66. Rosenkrantz WS: The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of feline acne. Vet Med 86:504, 1991. — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.653 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
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Reduces intercellular cohesion of corneocytes by dissolving intercellular cement. Lowers skin pH, promoting desquamation and thinning of the stratum corneum.
Salicylate toxicity risk with extensive application, especially in cats. Drying and irritating at higher concentrations. Avoid on open wounds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Salicylic Acid Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Monitor for salicylate toxicity with extensive application Apply to affected area q24h-q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Salicylic Acid Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Salicylic Acid Topical in cats include: As needed for flares. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Salicylic Acid Topical is indicated in cats for: Chin acne / localized hyperkeratosis.
These are general warnings for Salicylic Acid Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Salicylate toxicity risk with extensive application, especially in cats. Drying and irritating at higher concentrations. Avoid on open wounds.
Why a species-specific page? Salicylic Acid Topical pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.