Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Salicylic Acid Topical is used in dog for Seborrhea / hyperkeratosis. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Salicylic Acid Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Keratolux, SalAc
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | Chronic use as needed | Seborrhea / hyperkeratosis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.