Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cilostazol is used in cat for Thromboembolism prevention adjunct. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cilostazol in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pletal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–5 mg/kg | q12h | Investigational | Thromboembolism prevention adjunct | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
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Selective phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor that increases cAMP in platelets and vascular smooth muscle, inhibiting platelet aggregation and causing vasodilation.
Contraindicated in heart failure. Headache, diarrhea. Avoid with CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors. Limited veterinary use for peripheral vascular disease.
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? Cilostazol 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.