Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Bacterial conjunctivitis or keratitis. Routes documented in cats: OPHTHALMIC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ciloxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPHTHALMIC | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q4-8h | 7-14 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph; 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 |
| OPHTHALMIC | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q6h | 7-14 days post-operatively | Bacterial conjunctivitis or keratitis | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1382 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1354, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic monograph; 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.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 25 mg/kg q24h PO. • 20 mg/kg q24h, PO. |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 25 mg/kg q24h PO. • 20 mg/kg q24h, PO. |
| 15 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 15 mg/kg q24h IV. • 10 mg/kg q24h IV. |
| 10 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.189 | • 15 mg/kg q24h IV. • 10 mg/kg q24h IV. |
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.
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Fluoroquinolone with excellent gram-negative coverage. White crystalline precipitate may form on corneal epithelium (resolves spontaneously).
May cause white corneal precipitate (non-harmful, resolves). Excellent Pseudomonas coverage. Safe with corneal ulcers. Broad spectrum.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: OPHTHALMIC See the cited source for the printed regimen q4-8h; OPHTHALMIC See the cited source for the printed regimen q6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats: OPHTHALMIC.
Cited course lengths for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days; 7-14 days post-operatively. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, Bacterial conjunctivitis or keratitis.
These are general warnings for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause white corneal precipitate (non-harmful, resolves). Excellent Pseudomonas coverage. Safe with corneal ulcers. Broad spectrum.
Why a species-specific page? Ciprofloxacin 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.