Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Semaglutide is dosed at 0.01–0.05 mg/kg SC q7 days in cats, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed. Semaglutide is used in cats for Obesity/diabetes (investigational). Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Semaglutide in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ozempic, Wegovy
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | q7 days | Per protocol | Obesity/diabetes (investigational) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist with weekly dosing. Enhances insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, and reduces appetite/body weight.
Investigational in veterinary medicine. Weekly injection. GI upset (nausea, vomiting) expected. Pancreatitis risk. Very limited veterinary data — off-label research use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Semaglutide dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 0.01–0.05 mg/kg q7 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Semaglutide in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Semaglutide in cats include: Per protocol. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Semaglutide is indicated in cats for: Obesity/diabetes (investigational).
These are general warnings for Semaglutide across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Investigational in veterinary medicine. Weekly injection. GI upset (nausea, vomiting) expected. Pancreatitis risk. Very limited veterinary data — off-label research use.
Why a species-specific page? Semaglutide 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.