Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ganciclovir is used in cat for Severe herpesvirus infections. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ganciclovir in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cytovene, Vitrasert
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q12h | 14-21 days | Severe herpesvirus infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Phosphorylated by viral kinase to triphosphate form which inhibits CMV DNA polymerase and incorporates into viral DNA causing chain termination.
Myelosuppressive — monitor CBC. Teratogenic and carcinogenic. Handle with gloves. Renal dose adjustment required.
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? Ganciclovir 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.