Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Lokivetmab Injectable is used in cat for Off-label pruritus control. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lokivetmab Injectable in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cytopoint Injectable, Cytopoint
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | q4-8 weeks | Off-label use | Off-label pruritus control | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Caninized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-31 (IL-31), a key pruritogenic cytokine. Neutralizes IL-31 before it can bind to its receptor on sensory neurons.
Dogs only (species-specific). Vomiting may occur post-injection. Avoid in breeding/pregnant/lactating dogs. Efficacy lasts ~4-8 weeks. No known drug interactions.
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? Lokivetmab Injectable 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.