Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Spinetoram is used in cats for Flea control. Routes documented in cats: TOPICAL. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Spinetoram in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cheristin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q30 days | Monthly | Flea control | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1490 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1463, Spinetoram, Topical monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Cats only. Monthly topical. Second-generation spinosyn (more potent than spinosad). Avoid oral ingestion. Low mammalian toxicity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Spinetoram dose range in cats, with cited source references: TOPICAL See the cited source for the printed regimen q30 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Spinetoram in cats: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Spinetoram in cats include: Monthly. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Spinetoram is indicated in cats for: Flea control.
These are general warnings for Spinetoram across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Cats only. Monthly topical. Second-generation spinosyn (more potent than spinosad). Avoid oral ingestion. Low mammalian toxicity.
Why a species-specific page? Spinetoram 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.