Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Nitroscanate is used in cat for Mixed helminth infections. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nitroscanate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lopatol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment; repeat in 2-4 weeks | Mixed helminth infections | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in parasites, depleting their energy. Effective against roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.
Vomiting possible. Give with food. Available in some countries outside US. Single-dose treatment.
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? Nitroscanate 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.