Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) is used in cats for Atopic dermatitis. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Hyposensitization Injections
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Frequency detail: Induction: increasing doses q1-2wk; Maintenance: q2-4wk | See protocol (induction/maintenance) | Lifelong; reassess at 12 months | Atopic dermatitis | Moderate | Trimmer AM, Griffin CE, Rosenkrantz WS: Feline immunotherapy. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 21(3):157-161 2006 Aug. PMID: 16933483 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.403 (2026-08-01). |
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Gradual exposure to increasing concentrations of identified allergens shifts immune response from Th2 to Th1/Treg, reducing allergic hypersensitivity.
Risk of anaphylaxis with injections (rare). Takes 6-12 months for full effect. ~60-80% response rate in dogs. Custom formulations based on allergy testing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC Frequency detail: Induction: increasing doses q1-2wk; Maintenance: q2-4wk See protocol (induction/maintenance). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) in cats include: Lifelong; reassess at 12 months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) is indicated in cats for: Atopic dermatitis.
These are general warnings for Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Risk of anaphylaxis with injections (rare). Takes 6-12 months for full effect. ~60-80% response rate in dogs. Custom formulations based on allergy testing.
Why a species-specific page? Allergen Immunotherapy (ASIT) 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.