Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pancrelipase is dosed at 0.5–1 tsp per meal PO With each meal in cats, per Rothrock K. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Feline Associate Database; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01).. Pancrelipase is used in cats for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pancrelipase in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Creon, Viokace, Pancreazyme
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 tsp per meal | With each meal | Lifelong | Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) | Moderate | Rothrock K. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Feline Associate Database; 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1009 (2026-08-01). |
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Provides exogenous lipase, protease, and amylase to replace deficient pancreatic enzyme secretion, enabling digestion and nutrient absorption.
Administer with meals. Excessive doses may cause oral/perianal irritation or GI upset. Store properly to maintain enzyme activity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pancrelipase dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 tsp per meal With each meal. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pancrelipase in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pancrelipase in cats include: Lifelong. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pancrelipase is indicated in cats for: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
These are general warnings for Pancrelipase across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Administer with meals. Excessive doses may cause oral/perianal irritation or GI upset. Store properly to maintain enzyme activity.
Why a species-specific page? Pancrelipase 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.