Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Teriparatide is used in cat for Hypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriol. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Teriparatide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Forteo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5–10 mcg/kg | q24h | Investigational; no established feline dose | Hypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriol | Extrapolated | Veterinary Orthopedics Literature Review |
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Recombinant PTH(1-34) that at intermittent low doses stimulates osteoblast activity more than osteoclast activity, increasing bone formation.
Osteosarcoma risk with prolonged use (rodent studies). Hypercalcemia possible. Investigational in veterinary medicine for fracture healing.
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? Teriparatide 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.