Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Paroxetine is used in cat for Urine marking, anxiety. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paroxetine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Paxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks to months | Urine marking, anxiety | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Also has mild anticholinergic activity contributing to anxiolytic effects.
Used for anxiety disorders, aggression, and compulsive behaviors. 4-6 weeks for full effect. Serotonin syndrome risk. GI upset initially. Do not combine with MAO inhibitors.
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? Paroxetine 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.