Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Rose Bengal Ophthalmic is used in cat for Herpesvirus keratitis detection, KCS. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rose Bengal 1%
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 strip per eye | PRN (diagnostic) | Single application per exam | Herpesvirus keratitis detection, KCS | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your cat's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 cat — 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.