Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) is dosed at For feline emesis, dexmedetomidine IM (40mcg/kg) is the recommended agent in cats, per Clevor FDA Label; JFMS Feline Toxicology Review. Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) is used in cats for NOT APPROVED for cats. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Clevor
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | For feline emesis, dexmedetomidine IM (40mcg/kg) is the recommended agent | DO NOT USE | Not approved or recommended for cats; use dexmedetomidine for feline emesis | NOT APPROVED for cats | Strong | Clevor FDA Label; JFMS Feline Toxicology Review |
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Dopamine D2/D3 receptor agonist applied topically to the eye, absorbed via conjunctival vasculature to stimulate the CRTZ and induce emesis in dogs.
FDA-approved emetic for dogs. Apply to eye — do not give orally. Miosis and conjunctival hyperemia are normal. Vomiting occurs within 10-30 minutes. Single application only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic For feline emesis, dexmedetomidine IM (40mcg/kg) is the recommended agent DO NOT USE. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) in cats include: Not approved or recommended for cats; use dexmedetomidine for feline emesis. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) is indicated in cats for: NOT APPROVED for cats.
These are general warnings for Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved emetic for dogs. Apply to eye — do not give orally. Miosis and conjunctival hyperemia are normal. Vomiting occurs within 10-30 minutes. Single application only.
Why a species-specific page? Ropinirole Ophthalmic (Emetic) 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.