Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ketorolac Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Ocular pain, inflammation. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketorolac Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Acular
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | NSAID alternative to steroids | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Ocular pain, inflammation | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1402 (2026-08-01). |
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Potent non-selective COX inhibitor providing anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in ocular tissues.
Used for ocular pain and inflammation. May delay corneal healing. Stinging on application. Can be used as alternative to topical steroids when steroids contraindicated.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketorolac Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic NSAID alternative to steroids q6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketorolac Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Ketorolac Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketorolac Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Ocular pain, inflammation.
These are general warnings for Ketorolac Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for ocular pain and inflammation. May delay corneal healing. Stinging on application. Can be used as alternative to topical steroids when steroids contraindicated.
Why a species-specific page? Ketorolac 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.