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 | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.112, Atropine monograph spanning p.112-115; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–0.03 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.01-0.03 mg/kg i.v. Low doses may exacerbate bradycardia; repetition of the dose will usually p |
| 0.03–0.04 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | of the dose will usually promote an increase in heart rate. 0.03-0.04 mg/kg i.m. can be given to prevent development of bradycardia during administration of |
| 0.2–0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | dose 0.2-0.5 mg/kg (1⁄4 dose i.v., 3⁄4 i.m., s.c.) to effect; repeat as necessary; or 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (% |
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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 See the cited source for the printed regimen 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.
| 0.1–0.2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | se i.v., 3⁄4 i.m., s.c.) to effect; repeat as necessary; or 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (% i.v., % i.m.) then i.m. q6h. |
| 0.04 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.04 mg/kg i.v. with edrophonium (0.5-1.0 mg/kg). Azathioprine (Azathioprine*, Imura |
| 0.5–1 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.54 | 0.04 mg/kg i.v. with edrophonium (0.5-1.0 mg/kg). Azathioprine (Azathioprine*, Imuran*) POM |
| 0.02–0.04 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | • 0.02-0.04 mg/kg q6-8h IV, IM, or • 0.02-0.04 mg/kg q6-8h IV, IM, or SQ. |
| 0.01 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.06 mg/kg, |
| 0.06 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.06 mg/kg, |
| 0.005–0.01 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | • Sinus bradycardia: 0.005-0.01 mg/kg, |
| 0.04 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | suscitation (CPR) up to 0.04 mg/kg. |
| 0.2–0.5 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.90 | toxicosis: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg as needed, toxicosis: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg as needed, |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.