Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is used in dogs for IV catheter placement/Minor procedure anesthesia. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EMLA Cream, LMX
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | Single application 30-60 min before procedure | Apply and cover with occlusive wrap; onset 30-60 min; duration 1-2 hours | IV catheter placement/Minor procedure anesthesia | Moderate | AAHA Pain Management Guidelines; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.752, Lidocaine, Local Anesthetic monograph spanning p.752-755; 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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Eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine that penetrates intact skin, blocking sodium channels in dermal nociceptors for localized anesthesia.
Methemoglobinemia risk in cats from prilocaine metabolite. Limit application area and duration. Do not apply to open wounds. Onset 30-60 minutes on intact skin.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen Single application 30-60 min before procedure. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in dogs include: Apply and cover with occlusive wrap; onset 30-60 min; duration 1-2 hours. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is indicated in dogs for: IV catheter placement/Minor procedure anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Methemoglobinemia risk in cats from prilocaine metabolite. Limit application area and duration. Do not apply to open wounds. Onset 30-60 minutes on intact skin.
Why a species-specific page? Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) 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.