Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pantoprazole is used in cat for Acute GI bleeding. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pantoprazole in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Protonix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.7–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Until oral PPI tolerated | Acute GI bleeding | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Irreversibly inhibits H+/K+ ATPase proton pump. IV formulation particularly useful in critically ill animals unable to take oral medications.
IV form available for hospitalized patients. Fewer drug interactions than omeprazole. Long-term use may affect mineral absorption.
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? Pantoprazole 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.