Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cefovecin Injectable is used in cat for Skin infections, UTI. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefovecin Injectable in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 mg/kg | once, may repeat in 14 days | Single dose (14-21 day duration) | Skin infections, UTI | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Long-acting third-generation cephalosporin. Single injection provides therapeutic levels for 14 days in dogs, 14-21 days in cats.
Single SC injection. Long duration means adverse effects also persist. Cannot be undone. Use judiciously to prevent resistance. Not effective against Pseudomonas.
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? Cefovecin Injectable 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.