Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Glipizide is used in cat for Diabetes mellitus (if insulin refused). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glipizide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Glucotrol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg per cat | q12h | Long-term; reassess every 2-4 weeks | Diabetes mellitus (if insulin refused) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 5 mg total (PO).
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Stimulates insulin secretion from functioning pancreatic beta cells by blocking ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
Cats only (dogs are primarily Type 1 DM). Requires functional beta cells. Hypoglycemia risk. Hepatotoxicity reported in cats. Not first-line (insulin preferred). May cause vomiting and hepatic lipidosis.
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? Glipizide 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.