Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mirtazapine Transdermal is used in cats for Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer, etc.). Routes documented in cats: TRANSDERMAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mirtazapine Transdermal in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mirataz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSDERMAL | Do not combine with SSRIs/MAOIs | q24h for 14 days | As needed for appetite support | Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer, etc.) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.893, Mirtazapine monograph spanning p.893-895; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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5-HT3 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Stimulates appetite via serotonergic and noradrenergic mechanisms. Transdermal avoids first-pass metabolism.
Cats only (FDA-approved). Apply to inner ear pinna. Wear gloves. Rotate ears. Vocalization, serotonin syndrome at high doses. Do not combine with SSRIs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mirtazapine Transdermal dose range in cats, with cited source references: TRANSDERMAL Do not combine with SSRIs/MAOIs q24h for 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mirtazapine Transdermal in cats: TRANSDERMAL.
Cited course lengths for Mirtazapine Transdermal in cats include: As needed for appetite support. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mirtazapine Transdermal is indicated in cats for: Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer, etc.).
These are general warnings for Mirtazapine Transdermal across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats only (FDA-approved). Apply to inner ear pinna. Wear gloves. Rotate ears. Vocalization, serotonin syndrome at high doses. Do not combine with SSRIs.
Why a species-specific page? Mirtazapine Transdermal 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.