Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Terbinafine Oral is dosed at 30–40 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, Terbinafine Hydrochloride, printed p.765 (corpus p.793), Small Animal Dosage/Cats: "30-40 mg/kg/day PO for at least 2 weeks." Second source: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part A, printed p.394 (corpus p.410): "Dogs, Cats: Antifungal: 20-40 mg/kg p.o. q24h." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Terbinafine Oral is used in cats for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbinafine Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–40 mg/kg | q24h | 4-6 weeks | Dermatophytosis | Weak | Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, Terbinafine Hydrochloride, printed p.765 (corpus p.793), Small Animal Dosage/Cats: "30-40 mg/kg/day PO for at least 2 weeks." Second source: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed, Part A, printed p.394 (corpus p.410): "Dogs, Cats: Antifungal: 20-40 mg/kg p.o. q24h." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.410 | 20-40 mg/kg p.o. q24h; doses greater than 30 mg/kg may be required to reach therapeutic levels in the |
| 30 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.410 | 20-40 mg/kg p.o. q24h; doses greater than 30 mg/kg may be required to reach therapeutic levels in the skin of dogs. Cream may be used |
| 30–40 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.793 | • 30-40 mg/kg/day PO for at least 2 weeks. Or, administer one-quarter tablet for |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase in ergosterol synthesis. Fungicidal against dermatophytes. Concentrates in skin, nails, and hair.
Hepatotoxicity — monitor liver enzymes. GI upset. Drug interactions (CYP2D6 inhibitor). Effective for dermatophytosis resistant to azoles. Excellent keratin concentration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Terbinafine Oral dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 30–40 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Terbinafine Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Terbinafine Oral in cats include: 4-6 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Terbinafine Oral is indicated in cats for: Dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Terbinafine Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity — monitor liver enzymes. GI upset. Drug interactions (CYP2D6 inhibitor). Effective for dermatophytosis resistant to azoles. Excellent keratin concentration.
Why a species-specific page? Terbinafine Oral 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.