Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Insulin Glargine is used in cat for Diabetes mellitus. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Insulin Glargine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lantus, Basaglar
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.25–0.5 IU/kg | q12h | Lifelong (unless diabetic remission); adjust based on glucose curves | Diabetes mellitus | Strong | JVIM 2009; AAHA Diabetes Guidelines 2018 |
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Long-acting insulin analogue that forms microprecipitates in subcutaneous tissue, providing slow sustained release with relatively peakless absorption over ~24 hours.
Hypoglycemia risk. Do not dilute or mix with other insulins. Preferred for diabetic cats. Dose based on glucose curves.
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? Insulin Glargine 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.