Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Meropenem is dosed at 12 mg/kg SC q8-12h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Meropenem is used in cats for Severe MDR infections. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meropenem in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Merrem
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 12 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Severe MDR infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meropenem dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 12 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meropenem in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Meropenem in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meropenem is indicated in cats for: Severe MDR infections.
These are general warnings for Meropenem across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Meropenem 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.