Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Metoclopramide is used in cat for Severe vomiting (CRI), Nausea, gastroparesis. Routes documented in cat: IV, PO, SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Metoclopramide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Reglan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | per hour (CRI) | As needed | Severe vomiting (CRI) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q8h | 3-7 days | Nausea, gastroparesis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | q8h | As needed | Nausea, gastroparesis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.01–0.02 mg/kg per hour (CRI). CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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? Metoclopramide 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.