Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cefepime is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg IV q8h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Cefepime is used in cats for Severe/resistant gram-negative infections. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefepime in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Maxipime
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 20–40 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Severe/resistant gram-negative infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds PBPs with enhanced stability against beta-lactamases. Broad coverage including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Neurotoxicity at high doses or in renal impairment. Adjust dose for renal function. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cefepime dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 20–40 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefepime in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Cefepime in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cefepime is indicated in cats for: Severe/resistant gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Cefepime across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or in renal impairment. Adjust dose for renal function. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Cefepime 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.