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Is Lamisil spray safe for my nursing dog losing ear hair?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 10 months old

She might have fungus, her ears started to lose hair,and felt something on her neck. is it safe to apply lamisil spray (terbinafine hydrochloride 1g) though she's nursing her new borns ( 10 days old)

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on March 26th, 2017

The lamisil spray is not a good idea especially since she is nursing. She probably has mange (demodex). Follow up with your veterinarian to have the ears evaluated and before starting any medications. Some medications may be harmful to the puppies. Antifungal medications such as lamisil would potentially be harmful.

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