Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Bexagliflozin is used in cat for Feline diabetes mellitus. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bexagliflozin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bexacat
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 15 mg/cat | q24h | Long-term; monitor glucose and ketones | Feline diabetes mellitus | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 15 mg total (PO).
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Selective SGLT2 inhibitor blocking renal glucose reabsorption. Insulin-independent mechanism lowers blood glucose via glycosuria.
Cats only (FDA-approved). First SGLT2 inhibitor approved for cats. NOT for cats on insulin or with DKA/type 1 diabetes. Monitor for euglycemic DKA (ketone monitoring). Once daily.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Bexagliflozin 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.