Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Silver Sulfadiazine Cream is used in dog for Burn wound care. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Silver Sulfadiazine Cream in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Silvadene, SSD Cream
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | q12-24h | Apply 1/16 inch thick; reapply with dressing changes until wound epithelialized | Burn wound care | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; Veterinary Surgery Textbooks |
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Silver ions disrupt bacterial DNA replication while sulfadiazine inhibits folate synthesis. Synergistic broad-spectrum antimicrobial including Pseudomonas.
May cause transient leukopenia. Argyria rare. Apply 1/16 inch thick. Cover with non-adherent dressing. Reapply 1-2 times daily. Safe for most species including reptiles.
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? Silver Sulfadiazine Cream 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.