Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Melatonin is dosed at 1.5–3 mg per cat PO q12h in cats, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed. Melatonin is used in cats for Psychogenic alopecia, anxiety. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Melatonin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Melatonin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1.5–3 mg per cat | q12h | Long-term | Psychogenic alopecia, anxiety | Anecdotal | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Activates MT1 and MT2 receptors. Modulates circadian rhythms, reproductive cyclicity, and coat growth. Anti-adrenal effects via inhibition of cortisol synthesis.
Used for alopecia X (hair loss), Cushing's disease adjunct, and reproductive management in ferrets. Avoid xylitol-containing products. Generally very safe.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Melatonin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1.5–3 mg per cat q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Melatonin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Melatonin in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Melatonin is indicated in cats for: Psychogenic alopecia, anxiety.
These are general warnings for Melatonin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for alopecia X (hair loss), Cushing's disease adjunct, and reproductive management in ferrets. Avoid xylitol-containing products. Generally very safe.
Why a species-specific page? Melatonin 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.