Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atropine Ophthalmic is dosed at 1 drop per eye in dogs, per Greenberg S, Plummer C, Maisenbacher H, Friary J, Berg A. The effect of topical ophthalmic 1% atropine on heart rate and rhythm in normal dogs. Vet Ophthalmol. 2015;18(2):105-108. doi:10.1111/vop.12125 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1371 (2026-08-01).. Atropine Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs, 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 | 1 drop per eye | q8-24h (1% solution) | Duration of uveitis | Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis) | Strong | Greenberg S, Plummer C, Maisenbacher H, Friary J, Berg A. The effect of topical ophthalmic 1% atropine on heart rate and rhythm in normal dogs. Vet Ophthalmol. 2015;18(2):105-108. doi:10.1111/vop.12125 — 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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atropine Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic 1 drop per eye q8-24h (1% solution). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Atropine Ophthalmic in dogs 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 dogs for: Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis).
These are general warnings for Atropine Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.