Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fluorescein Ophthalmic is used in cat for Corneal ulcer detection, nasolacrimal duct patency. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluorescein Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fluor-I-Strip, Fluorets
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 strip per eye | PRN (diagnostic) | Single application per exam | Corneal ulcer detection, nasolacrimal duct patency | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Fluorescent dye that stains areas of corneal epithelial loss (ulcers), allowing visualization under cobalt blue/Wood's lamp. Also used for nasolacrimal duct patency.
Not a therapeutic agent. Avoid if globe perforation suspected (aqueous humor leak test positive). Temporary yellow-green tearing normal.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Fluorescein Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.