Alendronate for Cat
1 cited dose rule from the ExoticRx veterinary formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fosamax
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg per cat | Once weekly | Idiopathic hypercalcemia | Moderate | JVIM 2012; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
Why a species-specific page? Alendronate 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 primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.