Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mirtazapine Transdermal is used in cat for Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer, etc.). Routes documented in cat: TRANSDERMAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mirtazapine Transdermal in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Mirataz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSDERMAL | 0 topical | q48h | As needed for appetite support | Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer, etc.) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.