Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Frunevetmab is dosed at 1–2.8 mg/kg SC q28 days in cats, per SOLENSIA - Frunevetmab Injection [US Product Label for Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a73b79c4-3623-4b52-81ea-6180528a031e — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.589 (2026-08-01).. Frunevetmab is used in cats for Osteoarthritis pain. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Frunevetmab in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Solensia, Solensia (Frunevetmab Solution)
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2.8 mg/kg | q28 days | Long-term | Osteoarthritis pain | Strong | SOLENSIA - Frunevetmab Injection [US Product Label for Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a73b79c4-3623-4b52-81ea-6180528a031e — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.589 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 1–2.8 mg/kg | q4 weeks (monthly) | Long-term monthly injections | Osteoarthritis pain | Strong | SOLENSIA - Frunevetmab Injection [US Product Label for Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a73b79c4-3623-4b52-81ea-6180528a031e — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.589 (2026-08-01). |
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Felinized anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) monoclonal antibody. Binds and neutralizes NGF preventing pain signaling in osteoarthritis.
FDA-approved for OA pain in cats. Monthly SC injection. Very well tolerated. Injection site reactions rare. Not for use in breeding cats. Novel biologic approach.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frunevetmab dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: SC 1–2.8 mg/kg q28 days; SC 1–2.8 mg/kg q4 weeks (monthly). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Frunevetmab in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Frunevetmab in cats include: Long-term; Long-term monthly injections. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Frunevetmab is indicated in cats for: Osteoarthritis pain.
These are general warnings for Frunevetmab across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for OA pain in cats. Monthly SC injection. Very well tolerated. Injection site reactions rare. Not for use in breeding cats. Novel biologic approach.
Why a species-specific page? Frunevetmab 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.