Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Rose Bengal Ophthalmic is used in cats for Herpesvirus keratitis detection, KCS. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rose Bengal 1%
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Helpful for FHV-1 detection — stains dendritic patterns of devitalized cells better than fluorescein | PRN (diagnostic) | Single application per exam | Herpesvirus keratitis detection, KCS | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1426 (2026-08-01). |
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Vital dye that stains devitalized epithelial cells and mucus. Detects early KCS (dry eye) and herpetic keratitis dendritic patterns.
Stings on application. More irritating than fluorescein. Use topical anesthetic first. Better for detecting devitalized cells vs fluorescein for ulcers.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Rose Bengal Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL (ophthalmic) Helpful for FHV-1 detection — stains dendritic patterns of devitalized cells better than fluorescein PRN (diagnostic). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic in cats: TOPICAL (ophthalmic).
Cited course lengths for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic in cats include: Single application per exam. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Rose Bengal Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Herpesvirus keratitis detection, KCS.
These are general warnings for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Stings on application. More irritating than fluorescein. Use topical anesthetic first. Better for detecting devitalized cells vs fluorescein for ulcers.
Why a species-specific page? Rose Bengal 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.