Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Selenium Sulfide is used in dogs for Dermatophytosis (adjunct shampoo) / Malassezia dermatitis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Malassezia. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Selenium Sulfide in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Selsun Blue
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 2x weekly | 4-6 weeks | Dermatophytosis (adjunct shampoo) / Malassezia dermatitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1467 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1440, Selenium Sulfide, Topical monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Topical | TOXIC TO CATS | q3-7 days shampoo | 4-8 weeks | Seborrheic dermatitis, Malassezia | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1467 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1440, Selenium Sulfide, Topical monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Cytostatic agent reducing epidermal turnover rate. Antifungal activity against Malassezia. Keratolytic and anti-seborrheic.
TOXIC TO CATS — do not use. Dogs: rinse thoroughly. Eye irritation. Drying to skin. 2.5% is prescription strength. May worsen dry seborrhea.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Selenium Sulfide dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen 2x weekly; Topical TOXIC TO CATS q3-7 days shampoo. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selenium Sulfide in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Selenium Sulfide in dogs include: 4-6 weeks; 4-8 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Selenium Sulfide is indicated in dogs for: Dermatophytosis (adjunct shampoo) / Malassezia dermatitis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Malassezia.
These are general warnings for Selenium Sulfide across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC TO CATS — do not use. Dogs: rinse thoroughly. Eye irritation. Drying to skin. 2.5% is prescription strength. May worsen dry seborrhea.
Why a species-specific page? Selenium Sulfide 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.