Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Terbinafine Topical is used in dog for Localized dermatophytosis. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lamisil Topical
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | Apply to affected area q12h-q24h | 2-4 weeks minimum; continue 1 week past clinical resolution | Localized dermatophytosis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal cell membranes. Fungicidal against dermatophytes at therapeutic concentrations.
For localized dermatophytosis. Systemic therapy preferred for widespread infections. May cause local irritation. Low systemic absorption from intact skin.
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? Terbinafine 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.