Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Digoxin is dosed at 0.005–0.01 mg/kg PO q48h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.392, Digoxin monograph spanning p.392-395; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Digoxin is used in cats for Supraventricular tachycardia. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Digoxin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lanoxin, Cardoxin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | q48h | Long-term | Supraventricular tachycardia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.392, Digoxin monograph spanning p.392-395; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.140 | 10 μg (micrograms)/kg p.o. q24-48h, equating to 1⁄4 of a 125 μg tablet q24-48h. Start at lower dose range |
| 1–1.6 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.140 | nge and titrate up. Only use i.v. if essentially indicated: 1-1.6 μg/kg i.v. q12h. |
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Inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase, increasing intracellular calcium, enhancing contractility (positive inotrope). Also slows AV conduction (vagomimetic).
NARROW therapeutic index. Monitor serum digoxin levels (target 1.0-2.0 ng/ml dogs). Toxicity: arrhythmias, anorexia, vomiting. Reduce dose in renal failure. Many drug interactions (quinidine, verapamil).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Digoxin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.005–0.01 mg/kg q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Digoxin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Digoxin in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Digoxin is indicated in cats for: Supraventricular tachycardia.
These are general warnings for Digoxin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. NARROW therapeutic index. Monitor serum digoxin levels (target 1.0-2.0 ng/ml dogs). Toxicity: arrhythmias, anorexia, vomiting. Reduce dose in renal failure. Many drug interactions (quinidine, verapamil).
Why a species-specific page? Digoxin 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.