Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Teriparatide is dosed at 5–10 mcg/kg SC q24h in cats, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Teriparatide is used in cats for Hypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriol. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Teriparatide in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5–10 mcg/kg | q24h | Investigational; no established feline dose | Hypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriol | Extrapolated | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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Osteosarcoma risk with prolonged use (rodent studies). Hypercalcemia possible. Investigational in veterinary medicine for fracture healing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Teriparatide dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 5–10 mcg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Teriparatide in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Teriparatide in cats include: Investigational; no established feline dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Teriparatide is indicated in cats for: Hypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriol.
These are general warnings for Teriparatide across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Osteosarcoma risk with prolonged use (rodent studies). Hypercalcemia possible. Investigational in veterinary medicine for fracture healing.
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 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.