Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Latanoprost is dosed at 1 drop/eye TOPICAL q12-24h in dogs, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1404 (2026-08-01).. Latanoprost is used in dogs for Glaucoma (emergency IOP reduction). Routes documented in dogs: TOPICAL. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Latanoprost in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Xalatan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 1 drop/eye | q12-24h | Long-term or emergency | Glaucoma (emergency IOP reduction) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1404 (2026-08-01). |
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Prostaglandin F2-alpha analog that increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, reducing intraocular pressure.
Potent IOP-lowering agent. Causes miosis. May cause uveitis in some patients. CONTRAINDICATED in lens luxation (risk of pupillary block). Store refrigerated. Ineffective in cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Latanoprost dose range in dogs, with cited source references: TOPICAL 1 drop/eye q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Latanoprost in dogs: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Latanoprost in dogs include: Long-term or emergency. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Latanoprost is indicated in dogs for: Glaucoma (emergency IOP reduction).
These are general warnings for Latanoprost across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Potent IOP-lowering agent. Causes miosis. May cause uveitis in some patients. CONTRAINDICATED in lens luxation (risk of pupillary block). Store refrigerated. Ineffective in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Latanoprost 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.