Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cats for Bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vigamox, Moxeza
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q4-6h | 7-14 days | Bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1412 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1385, Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.578 | • 10 mg/kg q24h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone with dual mechanism (DNA gyrase + topoisomerase IV inhibition). Self-preserved formulation with superior corneal penetration.
Excellent intraocular penetration. No preservative (BAK-free) — better for compromised corneas. Used for bacterial keratitis and pre/post-operative prophylaxis.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) See the cited source for the printed regimen q4-6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Bacterial keratitis/conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Excellent intraocular penetration. No preservative (BAK-free) — better for compromised corneas. Used for bacterial keratitis and pre/post-operative prophylaxis.
Why a species-specific page? Moxifloxacin 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.