Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Olopatadine Ophthalmic is used in cats for Allergic conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Olopatadine Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Patanol, Pataday
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Extrapolated from human/canine use | q12h | During allergy season | Allergic conjunctivitis | Extrapolated | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1419 (2026-08-01). |
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Combined H1 antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. Blocks histamine receptor and prevents degranulation of conjunctival mast cells.
Generally well tolerated. Mild stinging on application. Used for allergic conjunctivitis. Limited veterinary data but extrapolated from human use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Olopatadine Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Extrapolated from human/canine use q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Olopatadine Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Olopatadine Ophthalmic in cats include: During allergy season. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Olopatadine Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Allergic conjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Olopatadine Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well tolerated. Mild stinging on application. Used for allergic conjunctivitis. Limited veterinary data but extrapolated from human use.
Why a species-specific page? Olopatadine 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.