Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Imiquimod Topical is used in cats for Bowen-like disease (multicentric SCC in situ). Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imiquimod Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Aldara
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | Apply to lesions 2-3x/week | q48h to q72h | 6-12 weeks | Bowen-like disease (multicentric SCC in situ) | Moderate | Gill VL, Bergman PJ, Baer KE, Craft D, Leung C. Use of imiquimod 5% cream (AldaraTM) in cats with multicentric squamous cell carcinoma in situ: 12 cases (2002-2005). Vet Comp Oncol. 2008;6(1):55-64. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5829.2007.00144.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1491 (2026-08-01). |
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Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that stimulates innate and acquired immune responses via cytokine induction (IFN-alpha, TNF-alpha, IL-6).
Local irritation expected. Do not apply to large areas. Cats may develop systemic side effects. Prevent licking with e-collar.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imiquimod Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL Apply to lesions 2-3x/week q48h to q72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imiquimod Topical in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Imiquimod Topical in cats include: 6-12 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Imiquimod Topical is indicated in cats for: Bowen-like disease (multicentric SCC in situ).
These are general warnings for Imiquimod Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Local irritation expected. Do not apply to large areas. Cats may develop systemic side effects. Prevent licking with e-collar.
Why a species-specific page? Imiquimod Topical 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.