Cobalamin for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cobalamin is used in cat for Cobalamin deficiency (GI disease). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cobalamin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 250 mcg per cat | q7 days x 6 weeks, then q14 days x 6 weeks, the... | Long-term | Cobalamin deficiency (GI disease) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Essential cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. Required for DNA synthesis, erythropoiesis, and neurological function.
Side effects & warnings
Commonly deficient in cats with GI disease (IBD, lymphoma, EPI). SC injection q1-4 weeks or daily high-dose oral. Very safe — water-soluble, excess excreted renally. Monitor serum levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Cobalamin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cobalamin 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.