Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Olanzapine is used in cat for Severe psychogenic alopecia refractory to SSRIs. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Olanzapine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zyprexa
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | q24h | 6-8 week trial | Severe psychogenic alopecia refractory to SSRIs | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A/2C, dopamine D1-D4, muscarinic M1-M5, histamine H1, and alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Broad receptor binding profile.
Weight gain and metabolic syndrome common. Sedation, especially at initiation. Risk of hepatotoxicity. Very limited veterinary data.
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? Olanzapine 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.