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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.785, Lufenuron/Lufenuron Combination Products monograph spanning p.785-787; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.785, Lufenuron/Lufenuron Combination Products monograph spanning p.785-787; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.255 | 10 mg/kg s.c. q6months or 30 mg/kg p.o. q1month. Lysine (L-Lysine) (Enisyl) general sale |
| 30 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.255 | 10 mg/kg s.c. q6months or 30 mg/kg p.o. q1month. Lysine (L-Lysine) (Enisyl) general sale |
| 30 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.491 | • Flea control: 30 mg/kg q30d PO or injection of 10 mg/kg SQ every 6 months. |
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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.
| 10 |
| PO |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.491 |
| • Flea control: 30 mg/kg q30d PO or injection of 10 mg/kg SQ every 6 months. |
| 80 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.491 | • Dermatophytes: 80 mg/kg; 100 mg/kg PO is the minimum dose for treating |
| 100 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.491 | • Dermatophytes: 80 mg/kg; 100 mg/kg PO is the minimum dose for treating |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.