Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) is used in cat for Hepatic lipidosis (caloric supplementation). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT Oil) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | JVIM Hepatic Lipidosis Management Review |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.