Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Rivaroxaban is used in cat for Arterial thromboembolism prevention. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rivaroxaban in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Xarelto
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Investigational | Arterial thromboembolism prevention | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
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Direct, selective factor Xa inhibitor that blocks the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, preventing fibrin clot formation.
Bleeding risk. No reliable reversal agent in veterinary practice. Monitor for occult bleeding. Limited canine pharmacokinetic data.
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? Rivaroxaban 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.