Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mirtazapine is used in cat for Appetite stimulation, Appetite stimulation (CKD, cancer). Routes documented in cat: PO, Transdermal. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Mirtazapine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Remeron, Mirataz
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Antagonizes presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic autoreceptors and heteroreceptors, increasing norepinephrine and serotonin release. Potent appetite stimulant.
Mirataz (transdermal) FDA-approved for feline weight loss. Strong appetite stimulant. Sedation at low doses. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs. Cats: q48-72h dosing (longer half-life).
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 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.