Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sarecycline is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Sarecycline is used in cats for Skin infections. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sarecycline in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Seysara
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Skin infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis. Narrow spectrum with reduced activity against enteric gram-negatives, preserving gut flora.
Photosensitivity. Tooth discoloration in growing animals. Less GI disruption than broad tetracyclines. No veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sarecycline dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sarecycline in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sarecycline in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sarecycline is indicated in cats for: Skin infections.
These are general warnings for Sarecycline across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Photosensitivity. Tooth discoloration in growing animals. Less GI disruption than broad tetracyclines. No veterinary data.
Why a species-specific page? Sarecycline 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.