Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Insulin Lispro is used in cat for Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Insulin Lispro in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Humalog
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.05–0.1 IU/kg/hr | Continuous IV infusion (CRI) | Until DKA resolves; transition to SC insulin | Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.05–0.1 IU/kg/hr Continuous IV infusion (CRI). CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Rapid-acting insulin analogue with reversed proline-lysine sequence at B28-B29, reducing self-association and enabling faster absorption.
Rapid onset — hypoglycemia risk if food not available. Used for DKA management or post-prandial glucose control. Short duration of action.
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 Lispro 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.