Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Frunevetmab is used in cat for Osteoarthritis pain, Osteoarthritis pain (FDA-approved). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Frunevetmab in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 2.8 mg/kg | q28 days | Monthly, long-term | Osteoarthritis pain (FDA-approved) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 1–2.8 mg/kg | q4 weeks (monthly) | Long-term monthly injections | Osteoarthritis pain | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.