Desloratadine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Desloratadine is used in cat for Allergic dermatitis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desloratadine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Clarinex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Investigational | Allergic dermatitis | Extrapolated | Veterinary Dermatology Literature Review |
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Mechanism of action
Active metabolite of loratadine with longer duration of action. Non-sedating selective H1 antagonist with additional anti-inflammatory properties.
Side effects & warnings
Well tolerated, minimal sedation. No significant food interactions. Very limited veterinary pharmacokinetic data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Respiratory drugs with cat dosing
Desloratadine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Desloratadine 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.