Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mupirocin is used in cats for Superficial skin infections. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mupirocin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bactroban, Muricin Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Apply thin layer | q8-12h | 5-14 days | Superficial skin infections | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part A — Canine and Feline, "Mupirocin (Pseudomonic acid A)", DOSES, printed p.277 (corpus PDF p.293) |
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Inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, blocking protein synthesis. Bactericidal at concentrations achieved topically.
Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity including some MRSP. Polyethylene glycol base — avoid on large open wounds (PEG absorption and nephrotoxicity). Do not use with other topicals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mupirocin dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Apply thin layer q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mupirocin in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Mupirocin in cats include: 5-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Mupirocin is indicated in cats for: Superficial skin infections.
These are general warnings for Mupirocin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity including some MRSP. Polyethylene glycol base — avoid on large open wounds (PEG absorption and nephrotoxicity). Do not use with other topicals.
Why a species-specific page? Mupirocin 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.