Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Doxirobe Gel is used in cat for Periodontal disease. Routes documented in cat: SUBGINGIVAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxirobe Gel in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Doxirobe
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBGINGIVAL | 0 topical | Single application under anesthesia | Releases over 7+ days | Periodontal disease | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Sustained-release doxycycline hyclate gel that solidifies in the periodontal pocket, providing high local antibiotic concentration for 7+ days.
Apply under anesthesia. For periodontal pockets >4mm. Systemic absorption minimal. Do not eat for 2 weeks (moot in animals). Supplement with dental scaling.
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? Doxirobe Gel 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.