Acemannan for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Acemannan is used in cat for Fibrosarcoma adjunct (investigational). Routes documented in cat: INTRALESIONAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acemannan in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Acemannan Immunostimulant, CarraVet
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRALESIONAL | 0 1mg intralesional | Weekly for 6 weeks post-surgery | 6 weekly injections | Fibrosarcoma adjunct (investigational) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 1 mg total (INTRALESIONAL).
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Mechanism of action
Complex carbohydrate from Aloe vera. Stimulates macrophage activity, promotes fibroblast proliferation, and enhances wound granulation.
Side effects & warnings
Intralesional use for feline fibrosarcoma is investigational. Topical use generally well tolerated. Not a substitute for surgical debridement.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Acemannan dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Acemannan 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.