Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clopidogrel is used in cat for Prevention of arterial thromboembolism. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clopidogrel in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Plavix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 18.75 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term (lifelong in at-risk cats) | Prevention of arterial thromboembolism | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 18.75 mg total (PO).
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Irreversibly blocks the P2Y12 ADP receptor on platelet surface, preventing ADP-mediated platelet activation and aggregation.
Primary use in cats: prevention of arterial thromboembolism (ATE) in cardiomyopathy. Give with food. Bleeding risk. Takes 3-5 days for full antiplatelet effect. Preferred over aspirin in cats.
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? Clopidogrel 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.