Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bimatoprost is dosed at The printed regimen is a topical drop, so the unit label should read 'Ophthalmic'/'1 drop', not mg/kg in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Bimatoprost, p.1376 (Dosages). Underlying in-species primary source is ref 3, Gelatt & MacKay, 'Effect of different dose schedules of bimatoprost on intraocular pressure and pupil size in the glaucomatous Beagle', J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2002;18:525-534. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1348, Bimatoprost Ophthalmic monograph. Bimatoprost is used in dogs for Primary glaucoma / ocular hypertension. NOT for secondary glaucoma (uveitis, lens luxation, intraocular tumor); do not use if intraocular inflammation is present.. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bimatoprost in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lumigan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | The printed regimen is a topical drop, so the unit label should read 'Ophthalmic'/'1 drop', not mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Primary glaucoma / ocular hypertension. NOT for secondary glaucoma (uveitis, lens luxation, intraocular tumor); do not use if intraocular inflammation is present. |
| Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023), Bimatoprost, p.1376 (Dosages). Underlying in-species primary source is ref 3, Gelatt & MacKay, 'Effect of different dose schedules of bimatoprost on intraocular pressure and pupil size in the glaucomatous Beagle', J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2002;18:525-534. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1348, Bimatoprost Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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Prostaglandin F2-alpha analog increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor. Reduces intraocular pressure.
Used for glaucoma. May cause miosis, conjunctival hyperemia, and iris pigmentation changes. Potential for anterior uveitis in dogs — use with caution.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bimatoprost dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic The printed regimen is a topical drop, so the unit label should read 'Ophthalmic'/'1 drop', not mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bimatoprost in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Bimatoprost in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bimatoprost is indicated in dogs for: Primary glaucoma / ocular hypertension. NOT for secondary glaucoma (uveitis, lens luxation, intraocular tumor); do not use if intraocular inflammation is present..
These are general warnings for Bimatoprost across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for glaucoma. May cause miosis, conjunctival hyperemia, and iris pigmentation changes. Potential for anterior uveitis in dogs — use with caution.
Why a species-specific page? Bimatoprost 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.