Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amlodipine is dosed at 0.125–0.25 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Amodip® Chewable Tablets for Cats [UK Datasheet]. Ceva Animal Health Ltd; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.91 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.64, Amlodipine monograph spanning p.62-64; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Amlodipine is used in cats for Hyperthyroid-associated hypertension, Systemic hypertension. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Amlodipine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.125–0.25 mg/kg | q24h | Chronic; reassess after thyroid treatment | Hyperthyroid-associated hypertension | Strong | Amodip® Chewable Tablets for Cats [UK Datasheet]. Ceva Animal Health Ltd; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.91 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.64, Amlodipine monograph spanning p.62-64; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| PO | 0.125–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Chronic | Systemic hypertension | Strong | Amodip® Chewable Tablets for Cats [UK Datasheet]. Ceva Animal Health Ltd; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.91 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.62, Amlodipine monograph spanning p.62-64; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.625 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.64 | • 0.625 mg/cat initially q24h PO and increase if needed to 1.25 mg/cat. Average |
| 1.25 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.64 | • 0.625 mg/cat initially q24h PO and increase if needed to 1.25 mg/cat. Average |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.64 | recommended dose for most cats is 0.18 mg/kg; once daily for hypertension. |
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First-line antihypertensive in cats. Monitor blood pressure during dose titration. Hypotension at excessive doses. May cause gingival hyperplasia with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amlodipine dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.125–0.25 mg/kg q24h; PO 0.125–0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amlodipine in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Amlodipine in cats include: Chronic; reassess after thyroid treatment; Chronic. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amlodipine is indicated in cats for: Hyperthyroid-associated hypertension, Systemic hypertension.
These are general warnings for Amlodipine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line antihypertensive in cats. Monitor blood pressure during dose titration. Hypotension at excessive doses. May cause gingival hyperplasia with prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Amlodipine 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.
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.