Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Linezolid is used in cat for MRSA infections. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Linezolid in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zyvox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | MRSA infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing formation of the 70S initiation complex. Active against MRSA and VRE.
Reserve for resistant infections. Thrombocytopenia with prolonged use (>14 days). Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent serotonergic drugs. Expensive.
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? Linezolid 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.