Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Capromorelin is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per ELURA(R)- capromorelin solution (US product label). Greenfield, IN: Elanco US Inc; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01).. Capromorelin is used in cats for Unintended weight loss in CKD. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Capromorelin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Entyce, Elura
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Unintended weight loss in CKD | Strong | ELURA(R)- capromorelin solution (US product label). Greenfield, IN: Elanco US Inc; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.210 (2026-08-01). |
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Growth hormone secretagogue receptor agonist mimicking ghrelin. Stimulates appetite and increases growth hormone and IGF-1.
FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Capromorelin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Capromorelin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Capromorelin in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Capromorelin is indicated in cats for: Unintended weight loss in CKD.
These are general warnings for Capromorelin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.
Why a species-specific page? Capromorelin 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.