Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Zymox Otic is used in cats for Otitis externa (yeast/bacterial). Routes documented in cats: Otic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Zymox Otic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zymox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Enzymatic antimicrobial | Fill ear canal q24h; do NOT pre-clean | 7-14 days | Otitis externa (yeast/bacterial) | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1505 (2026-08-01). |
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Contains lysozyme, lactoferrin, and lactoperoxidase enzymes that generate antimicrobial reactive oxygen species. Targets bacteria and yeast without promoting resistance.
Do not clean ear before application — requires organic debris to activate enzyme system. Effective against Malassezia, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. Version with 1% HC for inflamed ears.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Zymox Otic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Otic Enzymatic antimicrobial Fill ear canal q24h; do NOT pre-clean. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Zymox Otic in cats: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Zymox Otic in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Zymox Otic is indicated in cats for: Otitis externa (yeast/bacterial).
These are general warnings for Zymox Otic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not clean ear before application — requires organic debris to activate enzyme system. Effective against Malassezia, Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus. Version with 1% HC for inflamed ears.
Why a species-specific page? Zymox Otic 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.