Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Selenium Sulfide is used in dog for Seborrheic dermatitis, Malassezia, Dermatophytosis (adjunct shampoo) / Malassezia dermatitis. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Selenium Sulfide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Selsun Blue
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q3-7 days shampoo | 4-8 weeks | Seborrheic dermatitis, Malassezia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Topical | 0 topical | 2x weekly | 4-6 weeks | Dermatophytosis (adjunct shampoo) / Malassezia dermatitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.