Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Filgrastim Veterinary is used in cat for Severe neutropenia (chemo-induced or parvovirus). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Filgrastim Veterinary in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neupogen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5–10 mg/kg | 5-10mcg/kg SC q24h | 3-5 days maximum | Severe neutropenia (chemo-induced or parvovirus) | Moderate | Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 3000 mg total (SC).
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Recombinant human G-CSF that stimulates neutrophil precursor proliferation, differentiation, and functional activation. Shortens duration of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.
Antibodies to human G-CSF develop with repeated use in dogs/cats — limits to 3-5 day courses. Splenic enlargement. Bone pain. Canine-specific G-CSF (Aratana) preferred when available.
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? Filgrastim Veterinary 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.