Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Vidarabine is used in dog for Herpetic keratitis. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vidarabine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vira-A
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 apply 1cm ribbon | q4-6h | Until 7 days after healing | Herpetic keratitis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Phosphorylated to ara-ATP which inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Active against HSV and VZV. Largely replaced by acyclovir.
Poorly soluble — requires large IV volumes. Neurotoxic at high doses. Ophthalmic form better tolerated. Largely obsolete systemically.
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? Vidarabine 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.