Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tetracycline is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg PO q8h in cats, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.798 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.798' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.770; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.770. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Tetracycline is used in cats for Susceptible infections. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tetracycline in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Panmycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–20 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | Susceptible infections | Moderate | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.798 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.798' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.770; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.770. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.798 | • 15-20 mg/kg q8h PO. |
| 4.4–11 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.798 | • 4.4-11 mg/kg q8h IV or IM. |
| 22 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.798 | • Rickettsial infection (dogs): 22 mg/kg q8h for 14 days PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic.
Chelation with Ca, Mg, Fe reduces absorption — give on empty stomach. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity. Esophageal irritation in cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tetracycline dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 15–20 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tetracycline in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tetracycline in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tetracycline is indicated in cats for: Susceptible infections.
These are general warnings for Tetracycline across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Chelation with Ca, Mg, Fe reduces absorption — give on empty stomach. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity. Esophageal irritation in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Tetracycline 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.