Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ketorolac Ophthalmic is used in dog for Ocular pain, inflammation. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketorolac Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Acular
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q6-8h | 7-14 days | Ocular pain, inflammation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.