Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ticagrelor is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q12h 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.. Ticagrelor is used in cats for Arterial thromboembolism prevention. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ticagrelor in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Brilinta
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term; investigational | Arterial thromboembolism prevention | 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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Reversible P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist that inhibits platelet aggregation without requiring metabolic activation.
Increased bleeding risk. Do not combine with aspirin at doses >100mg. Dyspnea may occur. Very limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ticagrelor dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ticagrelor in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Ticagrelor in cats include: Long-term; investigational. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ticagrelor is indicated in cats for: Arterial thromboembolism prevention.
These are general warnings for Ticagrelor across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Increased bleeding risk. Do not combine with aspirin at doses >100mg. Dyspnea may occur. Very limited veterinary data.
Why a species-specific page? Ticagrelor 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.