Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Lufenuron is dosed at 30 mg/kg PO q30d in cats, per PROGRAM FLAVOR TABS - lufenuron tablet [US canine and feline product label]. In: Elanco US Inc.; 2018. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.814 (2026-08-01).. Lufenuron is used in cats for Flea prevention (IGR). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lufenuron in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Program
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 mg/kg | q30d | Monthly | Flea prevention (IGR) | Strong | PROGRAM FLAVOR TABS - lufenuron tablet [US canine and feline product label]. In: Elanco US Inc.; 2018. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.814 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits chitin synthesis in flea eggs and larvae, preventing development. Does not kill adult fleas.
Does NOT kill adult fleas — prevents flea egg development only. Must be used as part of comprehensive flea control. Give with food for absorption.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lufenuron dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 30 mg/kg q30d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lufenuron in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Lufenuron in cats include: Monthly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lufenuron is indicated in cats for: Flea prevention (IGR).
These are general warnings for Lufenuron across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Does NOT kill adult fleas — prevents flea egg development only. Must be used as part of comprehensive flea control. Give with food for absorption.
Why a species-specific page? Lufenuron 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.