Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Oxytocin is used in cat for Dystocia (with dilated cervix). Routes documented in cat: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytocin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pitocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–3 IU per cat | q15-30 min, max 3 doses | Up to 3 doses | Dystocia (with dilated cervix) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and mammary myoepithelial cell contraction promoting milk letdown. Acts via oxytocin receptors.
Used for dystocia and milk letdown. DO NOT USE if obstructive dystocia (uterine rupture risk). Cervix must be dilated. Repeat doses with diminishing returns.
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? Oxytocin 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.