Medical Grade Honey for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Medical Grade Honey is used in cat for Wound management. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medical Grade Honey in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Manuka Honey, MediHoney, TheraHoney
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 0 apply to wound bed | q24-72h at dressing changes | Until wound healing progresses | Wound management | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Provides moist wound environment. Osmotic action draws fluid from tissues. Low pH (3.2-4.5) inhibits bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide generated enzymatically. Methylglyoxal in Manuka provides additional antibacterial activity.
Side effects & warnings
Use only medical-grade honey (gamma-irradiated). Non-medical honey may contain Clostridium spores. May cause transient stinging. Change dressings every 1-3 days.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Dermatologic drugs with cat dosing
Medical Grade Honey dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Medical Grade Honey 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.