Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Silver Sulfadiazine is used in cats for Burn wounds, skin ulcers, Fight wound management, Burns and wound infections. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL, Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Silver Sulfadiazine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: SSD Cream, Silvadene
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | Apply thin layer | q12-24h | Until wound healed | Burn wounds, skin ulcers | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1460 (2026-08-01). |
| TOPICAL | Apply to open bite wounds | q12-24h | Until healed | Fight wound management | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1460 (2026-08-01). |
| Topical | Use E-collar | q12-24h | Until wound healed | Burns and wound infections | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1460 (2026-08-01). |
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Silver ions disrupt bacterial cell wall and membrane. Sulfadiazine inhibits folate synthesis. Broad antimicrobial activity against bacteria and some fungi.
For external use on wounds and burns only. May cause transient leukopenia with extensive application. Avoid in sulfonamide-allergic animals. Not for ophthalmic use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Silver Sulfadiazine dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL Apply thin layer q12-24h; TOPICAL Apply to open bite wounds q12-24h; Topical Use E-collar q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Silver Sulfadiazine in cats: TOPICAL, Topical.
Cited course lengths for Silver Sulfadiazine in cats include: Until wound healed; Until healed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Silver Sulfadiazine is indicated in cats for: Burn wounds, skin ulcers, Fight wound management, Burns and wound infections.
These are general warnings for Silver Sulfadiazine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For external use on wounds and burns only. May cause transient leukopenia with extensive application. Avoid in sulfonamide-allergic animals. Not for ophthalmic use.
Why a species-specific page? Silver Sulfadiazine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.