Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Undecylenic Acid is used in dog for Mild dermatophytosis (adjunct). Routes documented in dog: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Undecylenic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Desenex, Fungi-Nail
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 topical | q12h | 2-4 weeks | Mild dermatophytosis (adjunct) | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Unsaturated fatty acid that disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity. Fungistatic at low concentrations, fungicidal at higher concentrations.
OTC topical antifungal. Generally very safe. Less potent than prescription antifungals. Suitable for mild dermatophytosis.
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? Undecylenic Acid 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.