Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Turmeric (Curcumin) is used in cat for Anti-inflammatory supplement. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Turmeric (Curcumin) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Curcuvet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Anti-inflammatory supplement | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Curcumin inhibits NF-kB, COX-2, and LOX pathways. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-neoplastic properties. Poor oral bioavailability improved with piperine.
Very poor bioavailability unless formulated with piperine or phospholipids. May have anticoagulant effects. GI upset at high doses. Limited clinical veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Turmeric (Curcumin) 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.