Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) is used in cat for Severe corneal ulcer / persistent epithelial defect. Routes documented in cat: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Autologous Serum
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q2-4h | Until epithelial defect heals | Severe corneal ulcer / persistent epithelial defect | Moderate | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.