Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Phenylpiperazine Derivatives (Trazodone Extended-Release) is used in cat for Anxiety. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Phenylpiperazine Derivatives (Trazodone Extended-Release) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded ER Trazodone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Short or long-term | Anxiety | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI). Blocks 5-HT2A receptors and inhibits serotonin reuptake. Extended-release formulation provides longer anxiolysis.
Compounded ER formulation — do not crush. Sedation is primary effect. Serotonin syndrome risk with SSRIs. Priapism reported rarely. Dose to effect.
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? Phenylpiperazine Derivatives (Trazodone Extended-Release) 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.