Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is dosed at 0.5–1 tsp per meal PO With each meal in cats, per Rothrock K. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Feline Associate Database; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01).. Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is used in cats for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Viokase, PanaKare Plus, Creon Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 tsp per meal | With each meal | Lifelong; adjust to stool quality | Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency | Strong | Rothrock K. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Feline Associate Database; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01). |
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Porcine-derived lipase, amylase, and protease enzymes that replace deficient pancreatic secretions, enabling digestion and absorption of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Mix with food immediately before feeding. May cause oral ulceration if not mixed well. High doses may cause diarrhea. Enzyme potency varies between products.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 tsp per meal With each meal. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) in cats include: Lifelong; adjust to stool quality. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) is indicated in cats for: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
These are general warnings for Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Mix with food immediately before feeding. May cause oral ulceration if not mixed well. High doses may cause diarrhea. Enzyme potency varies between products.
Why a species-specific page? Digestive Enzyme Supplement (Pancrelipase) 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.