Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Atropine Ophthalmic is used in cats for Anterior uveitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atropine Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Atropine Ophthalmic Solution
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Profuse salivation from bitter taste via nasolacrimal duct | q12-24h (1% solution) | Duration of uveitis | Anterior uveitis | Strong | Davis JL, Stewart T, Brazik E, Gilger BC. The effect of topical administration of atropine sulfate on the normal equine pupil: influence of age, breed and gender. Vet Ophthalmol. 2003;6(4):329-332. doi:10.1111/j.1463-5224.2003.00315.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1371 (2026-08-01). |
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist causing mydriasis (pupil dilation) and cycloplegia (ciliary muscle paralysis). Long duration 1-2 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATED in glaucoma (increases IOP). Bitter taste from nasolacrimal drainage causes profuse salivation especially in cats. Long duration — use judiciously. Reduces tear production.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atropine Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Profuse salivation from bitter taste via nasolacrimal duct q12-24h (1% solution). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atropine Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Atropine Ophthalmic in cats include: Duration of uveitis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atropine Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Anterior uveitis.
These are general warnings for Atropine Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in glaucoma (increases IOP). Bitter taste from nasolacrimal drainage causes profuse salivation especially in cats. Long duration — use judiciously. Reduces tear production.
Why a species-specific page? Atropine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.