Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Terbinafine is used in cat for Dermatophytosis (alternative to pulse itraconazole), Sporotrichosis adjunct, Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Terbinafine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lamisil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–40 mg/kg | q24h | Continuous 28-42 days or pulse-dosed | Dermatophytosis (alternative to pulse itraconazole) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 30–40 mg/kg | q24h | Months | Sporotrichosis adjunct | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 20–40 mg/kg | q24h | 21-42 days | Dermatophytosis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits squalene epoxidase, blocking ergosterol synthesis at an earlier step than azoles. Fungicidal.
Generally well-tolerated. May cause GI upset, hepatotoxicity (rare). Monitor liver enzymes during prolonged use.
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? Terbinafine 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.