https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/28665/opthalmology-question--cyclopentolate Hi Has anyone else used or currently using this- was recommended by an Opthalmology specialist at recent CPD in place of atropine eye drops- shorter acting/les side effects (in particular in cats) Just after some personal experiences please en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/217098?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 09 Nov 2019 18:32:42 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:cd1c875c-a0a9-423f-b380-a588c13ca7d2Robert Lowe<p>Hi Kate</p> <p>We use both. I don&#39;t like using atropine in concious cats as it does taste very bitter and causes short term profuse salivation if it gets to the mouth. Cyclopentalate is not as effective in the face of a spastic pupil but for most uveitis cases it will make a difference to pupil size and patient comfort. It will need more frequent dosing to get an effect as well as shorter duration of action than atropine.</p> <p>In summary, I will use atropine in anaesthetised cats or if severe pain and pupil spasm, otherwise cyclopentalate.</p> <p>In dogs I will probably just use atropine as the salivation seems to be less severe.</p> <p>HTH</p> <p>Rob</p> <p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>