Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ranitidine is dosed at 2.5–3.5 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Ranitidine is used in cats for Gastric acid reduction, prokinetic. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ranitidine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zantac
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–3.5 mg/kg | q12h | As needed | Gastric acid reduction, prokinetic | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competitively blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells, reducing gastric acid secretion. Also has prokinetic activity via acetylcholinesterase inhibition.
Less drug interaction potential than cimetidine. Prokinetic effect makes it preferred over famotidine when motility enhancement also desired. Administer slowly IV. Note: human formulation withdrawn in some markets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ranitidine dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2.5–3.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ranitidine in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Ranitidine in cats include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ranitidine is indicated in cats for: Gastric acid reduction, prokinetic.
These are general warnings for Ranitidine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Less drug interaction potential than cimetidine. Prokinetic effect makes it preferred over famotidine when motility enhancement also desired. Administer slowly IV. Note: human formulation withdrawn in some markets.
Why a species-specific page? Ranitidine 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.