Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is dosed at 0.1 IU/kg SC Research protocol in cats, per Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs: Small and Large Animal, 4th ed. (2016), Growth Hormone, p.369; corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed. Part A (2020), p.383. Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is used in cats for Acromegaly diagnosis/GH deficiency. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Genotropin, Humatrope
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 IU/kg | Research protocol | Variable | Acromegaly diagnosis/GH deficiency | Extrapolated | Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs: Small and Large Animal, 4th ed. (2016), Growth Hormone, p.369; corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed. Part A (2020), p.383.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (iu/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3–0.7 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.399 | 0.3-0.7 IU/kg weekly divided into 3-5 doses s.c., i.m. (painful). Continue for at least 6 weeks to eval |
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Recombinant growth hormone stimulates IGF-1 production, promoting growth, protein synthesis, and lipolysis. Species-specific forms preferred.
Diabetes mellitus may develop. Monitor blood glucose closely. Very expensive. Species cross-reactivity varies. Antibody formation possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 0.1 IU/kg Research protocol. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) is indicated in cats for: Acromegaly diagnosis/GH deficiency.
These are general warnings for Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Diabetes mellitus may develop. Monitor blood glucose closely. Very expensive. Species cross-reactivity varies. Antibody formation possible.
Why a species-specific page? Somatotropin (Growth Hormone) 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.