Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Salicylic Acid Topical is used in dogs for Seborrhea / hyperkeratosis. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Salicylic Acid Topical in dogs, 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 | Keratolytic | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | Chronic use as needed | Seborrhea / hyperkeratosis | Moderate | Gordon JG, Kwochka KW: Corneocyte counts for evaluation of antiseborrheic shampoos in dogs. Vet Dermatol 4:57, 1993. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3164.1993.tb00191.x — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.586 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Salicylic Acid Topical dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical Keratolytic Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Salicylic Acid Topical in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Salicylic Acid Topical in dogs include: Chronic use as needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Salicylic Acid Topical is indicated in dogs for: Seborrhea / hyperkeratosis.
These are general warnings for Salicylic Acid Topical across species; consult the dog 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 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.