Tramadol Compounded Liquid for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tramadol Compounded Liquid is used in cat for Chronic pain management (neuropathic/cancer). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tramadol Compounded Liquid in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tramadol Oral Solution Vet
Dose ranges
| 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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; AAFP Pain Guidelines |
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Mechanism of action
Weak mu-opioid agonist and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Compounded liquid enables accurate dosing in small exotic patients.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Tramadol Compounded Liquid dosing in other species
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 cat — 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.