Topical hydrocortisone 1% (small areas) for dogs

Sold as Cortizone-10. Published reference range, cited. Enter your dog's weight below.

Reference tool, not medical advice. Always confirm with your veterinarian.
Your dog's weight

Published dose range

Published guidance for dogs: thin film on small hot-spot areas, every 12h, max a few days.

Source: Veterinary Partner (VIN) →
Prevent licking (cone). If licking can't be prevented, skip, ingestion of topical steroids is its own problem. Spreading lesions = vet.

Skip it or ask a vet first if

broken/infected skinlarge areasanimals that will lick the site

If you think you overdosed

Call the Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 or ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435. Both are staffed 24/7 by veterinary toxicologists.

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