Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Vigabatrin is used in cat for Refractory seizures (last resort). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Vigabatrin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Sabril
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–30 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic use; monitor vision | Refractory seizures (last resort) | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your cat's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Irreversible inhibitor of GABA-transaminase, the enzyme responsible for GABA catabolism. Increases GABA concentration in the brain.
Risk of permanent bilateral visual field defects. Requires visual field monitoring. Reserved for refractory cases. Very limited veterinary use.
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? Vigabatrin 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.