Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Rose Bengal Ophthalmic is used in dog for KCS detection, devitalized epithelium. Routes documented in dog: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rose Bengal Ophthalmic in dog, 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 | KCS detection, devitalized epithelium | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog 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 dog — 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.