Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pioglitazone is used in cat for Insulin-resistant diabetes. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pioglitazone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Actos
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q24h | Investigational; monitor liver enzymes | Insulin-resistant diabetes | Extrapolated | Veterinary Endocrinology Literature Review |
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PPARgamma agonist that improves insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues by enhancing adipocyte differentiation and glucose transporter expression.
Hepatotoxicity risk — monitor liver enzymes. Weight gain and fluid retention. Limited veterinary use — investigational for insulin-resistant diabetic cats.
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? Pioglitazone 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.