Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cinacalcet is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per JVIM 2019; Veterinary Endocrinology Literature. Cinacalcet is used in cats for Primary hyperparathyroidism / renal secondary hyperparathyroidism. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cinacalcet in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sensipar
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–3 mg/kg | q12-24h | Investigational | Primary hyperparathyroidism / renal secondary hyperparathyroidism | Extrapolated | JVIM 2019; Veterinary Endocrinology Literature |
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Allosteric activator of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) on parathyroid chief cells, increasing receptor sensitivity to calcium and reducing PTH secretion.
Hypocalcemia risk — monitor ionized calcium. Nausea and vomiting common. Investigational for primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cinacalcet dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–3 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cinacalcet in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Cinacalcet in cats include: Investigational. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cinacalcet is indicated in cats for: Primary hyperparathyroidism / renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.
These are general warnings for Cinacalcet across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypocalcemia risk — monitor ionized calcium. Nausea and vomiting common. Investigational for primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs.
Why a species-specific page? Cinacalcet 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.