Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Diclofenac Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Ocular inflammation (post-surgical). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Diclofenac Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Voltaren Ophthalmic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | NSAID | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Ocular inflammation (post-surgical) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Non-selective COX inhibitor reducing prostaglandin synthesis in ocular tissues. Anti-inflammatory without steroid side effects.
Does not increase IOP or potentiate infections like steroids. May delay corneal healing slightly. Stinging on application. Can be used with corneal ulcers (debated).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Diclofenac Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic NSAID q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Diclofenac Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Diclofenac Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Diclofenac Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Ocular inflammation (post-surgical).
These are general warnings for Diclofenac Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Does not increase IOP or potentiate infections like steroids. May delay corneal healing slightly. Stinging on application. Can be used with corneal ulcers (debated).
Why a species-specific page? Diclofenac 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.