Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) is used in cats for Severe corneal ulcer / persistent epithelial defect. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Autologous Serum
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Draw blood, separate serum, dilute to 20-50% | 1 drop affected eye q2-4h | Until epithelial defect heals | Severe corneal ulcer / persistent epithelial defect | Moderate | De Bustamante, M.G.M., Good, K.L., Leonard, B.C., et al. (2018) Medical management of deep ulcerative keratitis in cats: 13 cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 387-393. doi: 10.1177/1098612X18770514. doi:10.1177/1098612X18770514 — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1829 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Veterinary Ophthalmology — ISBN 9781119441830, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119441830 |
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Contains epithelial growth factor, fibronectin, vitamin A, and other components that promote corneal epithelial healing. Provides anti-collagenase activity and lubrication similar to natural tears.
Prepared from patient's own blood. Requires refrigeration. Short expiration (7 days refrigerated, longer frozen). No preservatives. Used for severe dry eye and persistent corneal defects.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Draw blood, separate serum, dilute to 20-50% 1 drop affected eye q2-4h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in cats include: Until epithelial defect heals. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) is indicated in cats for: Severe corneal ulcer / persistent epithelial defect.
These are general warnings for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Prepared from patient's own blood. Requires refrigeration. Short expiration (7 days refrigerated, longer frozen). No preservatives. Used for severe dry eye and persistent corneal defects.
Why a species-specific page? Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) 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.