Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ertapenem is dosed at 15–30 mg/kg IV q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Ertapenem is used in cats for Complicated infections. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ertapenem in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 15–30 mg/kg | q24h | 5-14 days | Complicated infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Broad spectrum but lacks activity against Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter.
Seizure risk, especially in CNS disease or renal impairment. GI upset common. Adjust for renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ertapenem dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 15–30 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ertapenem in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Ertapenem in cats include: 5-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ertapenem is indicated in cats for: Complicated infections.
These are general warnings for Ertapenem across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Seizure risk, especially in CNS disease or renal impairment. GI upset common. Adjust for renal function.
Why a species-specific page? Ertapenem 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.