Question 1

What is Lime Sulfur used for?

Accepted Answer

Lime Sulfur is indicated for: Demodex, Dermatophytosis, Sarcoptes.

Question 2

What routes can Lime Sulfur be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Topical.

Question 3

Which species have cited Lime Sulfur dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Lime Sulfur dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Lime Sulfur a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Lime Sulfur is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Lime Sulfur?

Accepted Answer

Strong sulfur odor. Stains jewelry, clothing, and light-colored fur yellow. Dilute before use (typically 1:32). Safe in kittens and puppies. Eye irritant.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Lime Sulfur?

Accepted Answer

Strong sulfur odor. Stains jewelry, clothing, and light-colored fur yellow. Dilute before use (typically 1:32). Safe in kittens and puppies. Eye irritant.

Question 7

How does Lime Sulfur work?

Accepted Answer

Produces polysulfides and thiosulfuric acid with broad antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity. Keratolytic and antipruritic.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	0 mg/kg	q7 days dip	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	0 mg/kg	q7 days dip	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Lime Sulfur

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Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Lime Sulfur dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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