Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Streptozocin is used in cat for Metastatic insulinoma (rare). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Streptozocin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zanosar
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 500 mg/m2 | q3 weeks | Very limited feline data; insulinoma rare in cats | Metastatic insulinoma (rare) | Extrapolated | Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Ed |
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Glucosamine-nitrosourea compound selectively taken up by pancreatic beta cells via GLUT2 transporter. Alkylates DNA causing strand breaks. Selective pancreatic islet cell cytotoxicity.
Nephrotoxic — aggressive saline diuresis required. Used specifically for insulinoma in dogs. Monitor renal function, blood glucose. Severe nausea/vomiting.
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? Streptozocin 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.