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).. 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). |
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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.