Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) is used in cat for Anemia of chronic kidney disease. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Epogen, Procrit
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 50–100 IU/kg | 3x/week | Until PCV normalizes, then reduce frequency | Anemia of chronic kidney disease | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Recombinant human erythropoietin that stimulates erythroid progenitor cells to increase red blood cell production.
Anti-EPO antibodies develop in ~25-30% of dogs/cats, causing refractory anemia. Darbepoetin preferred. Supplement iron. Monitor PCV.
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? Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) 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.