Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Triamcinolone Topical is used in dog for Allergic/inflammatory dermatoses. Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamcinolone Topical in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vetalog Topical, Kenalog, Genesis Topical Spray
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 mg/kg | q12-24h | 7-14 days | Allergic/inflammatory dermatoses | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Medium-potency topical glucocorticoid reducing inflammation, pruritus, and epidermal proliferation.
Genesis spray is veterinary-labeled. Moderate potency. Skin atrophy with chronic use. Systemic absorption possible on large areas. Avoid occlusive dressings.
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? Triamcinolone 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.