Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fluorescein Ophthalmic is used in cats for Corneal ulcer detection, nasolacrimal duct patency. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluorescein Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fluor-I-Strip, Fluorets
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Useful for detecting FHV-1 dendritic ulcers | PRN (diagnostic) | Single application per exam | Corneal ulcer detection, nasolacrimal duct patency | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1392 (2026-08-01). |
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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluorescein Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Useful for detecting FHV-1 dendritic ulcers PRN (diagnostic). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluorescein Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Fluorescein Ophthalmic in cats include: Single application per exam. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluorescein Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Corneal ulcer detection, nasolacrimal duct patency.
These are general warnings for Fluorescein Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Not a therapeutic agent. Avoid if globe perforation suspected (aqueous humor leak test positive). Temporary yellow-green tearing normal.
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 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.