Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is dosed at Low-dose protocol: 1-30 IU/cat PO daily from diluted stock in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Interferon Alpha (Feline) is used in cats for FeLV/FIV immunomodulation. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Roferon-A, Intron A
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Low-dose protocol: 1-30 IU/cat PO daily from diluted stock | q24h for 7 days, off 7 days, repeat | Cycles of 7 on/7 off for months | FeLV/FIV immunomodulation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds to interferon receptors, activating antiviral and immunomodulatory pathways including natural killer cell activation and MHC upregulation.
Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Interferon Alpha (Feline) dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC Low-dose protocol: 1-30 IU/cat PO daily from diluted stock q24h for 7 days, off 7 days, repeat. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Interferon Alpha (Feline) in cats include: Cycles of 7 on/7 off for months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is indicated in cats for: FeLV/FIV immunomodulation.
These are general warnings for Interferon Alpha (Feline) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
Why a species-specific page? Interferon Alpha (Feline) 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.