Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) is used in dogs for Severe KCS / persistent epithelial defects. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in dogs, 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 | Made from patient blood | 1-2 drops affected eye q2-4h | Until epithelial defect heals; weeks to months for KCS | Severe KCS / persistent epithelial defects | Moderate | Ollivier, F.J., Brooks, D.E., Kallberg, M.E., et al. (2007), cited in Gelatt, Veterinary Ophthalmology 6th ed., Section IIIA Canine Ophthalmology (Control of Proteolytic Activity in the Treatment of Ulcerative Keratitis) — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1145 (2026-08-01). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Made from patient blood 1-2 drops affected eye q2-4h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) in dogs include: Until epithelial defect heals; weeks to months for KCS. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) is indicated in dogs for: Severe KCS / persistent epithelial defects.
These are general warnings for Serum Eye Drops (Autologous) across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.