Bimatoprost for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bimatoprost is used in dog for Glaucoma. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bimatoprost in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lumigan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Glaucoma | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Prostaglandin F2-alpha analog increasing uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor. Reduces intraocular pressure.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with dog dosing
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 dog — 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.