Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is dosed at 1–4 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Guedes AGP, Meadows JM, Pypendop BH, Johnson EG. Evaluation of tramadol for treatment of osteoarthritis in geriatric cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2018;252:565-571. doi:10.2460/javma.252.5.565 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1291 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1261, Tramadol monograph spanning p.1261-1263; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Tramadol Compounded Liquid is used in cats for Chronic pain management (neuropathic/cancer). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tramadol Oral Solution Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term for chronic pain; taper when discontinuing | Chronic pain management (neuropathic/cancer) | Moderate | Guedes AGP, Meadows JM, Pypendop BH, Johnson EG. Evaluation of tramadol for treatment of osteoarthritis in geriatric cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2018;252:565-571. doi:10.2460/javma.252.5.565 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1291 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1261, Tramadol monograph spanning p.1261-1263; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.427 | 2-4 mg/kg p.o. q8h, 1-2 mg/kg i.v., s.c. |
| 1–2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.427 | 2-4 mg/kg p.o. q8h, 1-2 mg/kg i.v., s.c. |
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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Weak mu-opioid agonist and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Compounded liquid enables accurate dosing in small exotic patients.
Variable metabolism across species — cats are good metabolizers, dogs are poor metabolizers. Schedule IV controlled substance. Bitter taste — flavor compounding recommended.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tramadol Compounded Liquid dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–4 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in cats include: Long-term for chronic pain; taper when discontinuing. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is indicated in cats for: Chronic pain management (neuropathic/cancer).
These are general warnings for Tramadol Compounded Liquid across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Variable metabolism across species — cats are good metabolizers, dogs are poor metabolizers. Schedule IV controlled substance. Bitter taste — flavor compounding recommended.
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol Compounded Liquid 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.