Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Stannous Fluoride Dental is used in cat for Post-dental prophylaxis fluoride treatment. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (oral). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Stannous Fluoride Dental in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Oral Hygiene Gel, CET Toothpaste
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (oral) | 0 apply to teeth | Single application post-cleaning | Applied once after dental prophylaxis | Post-dental prophylaxis fluoride treatment | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Fluoride strengthens enamel by converting hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite. Stannous ion has antimicrobial activity against plaque-forming bacteria.
Veterinary-specific formulations only. Human fluoride toothpaste toxic if swallowed (xylitol content). Apply after dental cleaning. Not for daily home use in dogs.
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? Stannous Fluoride Dental 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.