Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is dosed at 0.25–0.5 ml/kg PO q12h via feeding tube in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.842 (2026-08-01).. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is used in cats for Hepatic lipidosis (caloric supplementation). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: MCT Oil Veterinary, Purina Neurocare MCT
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.5 ml/kg | q12h via feeding tube | During hepatic lipidosis recovery; transition to standard diet | Hepatic lipidosis (caloric supplementation) | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.842 (2026-08-01). |
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Rapidly absorbed fatty acids (C6-C12) that bypass lymphatic absorption. Metabolized to ketone bodies providing alternative brain energy source, especially in epilepsy.
Start with low dose — GI upset (diarrhea, vomiting) common at high doses. Caloric supplementation may cause weight gain. Useful in canine epilepsy as adjunct.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.25–0.5 ml/kg q12h via feeding tube. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) in cats include: During hepatic lipidosis recovery; transition to standard diet. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is indicated in cats for: Hepatic lipidosis (caloric supplementation).
These are general warnings for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Start with low dose — GI upset (diarrhea, vomiting) common at high doses. Caloric supplementation may cause weight gain. Useful in canine epilepsy as adjunct.
Why a species-specific page? Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) 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.