Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Esafoxolaner is used in cats for Flea, tick, and worm prevention. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Esafoxolaner in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Part of NexGard Combo for cats | q30 days | Monthly | Flea, tick, and worm prevention | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Novel isoxazoline blocking GABA and glutamate-gated chloride channels in arthropods. Used in cats for flea, tick, and mite control.
For cats only (NexGard Combo). Combined with eprinomectin and praziquantel. Do not use in kittens <8 weeks or <0.8kg.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Esafoxolaner dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Part of NexGard Combo for cats q30 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Esafoxolaner in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Esafoxolaner in cats include: Monthly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Esafoxolaner is indicated in cats for: Flea, tick, and worm prevention.
These are general warnings for Esafoxolaner across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For cats only (NexGard Combo). Combined with eprinomectin and praziquantel. Do not use in kittens <8 weeks or <0.8kg.
Why a species-specific page? Esafoxolaner 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.