Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is used in dog for IV catheter placement/Minor procedure anesthesia. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: EMLA Cream, LMX
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | 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 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.