Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Zinc Supplement is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg elemental zinc PO q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Zinc Supplement is used in cats for Copper hepatopathy (adjunctive). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Zinc Supplement in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Methionine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–3 mg/kg elemental zinc | q12-24h | Long-term | Copper hepatopathy (adjunctive) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Essential cofactor for 300+ enzymes. Required for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and skin/coat health. Induces metallothionein which binds copper.
Used for zinc-responsive dermatosis (Huskies, Malamutes) and copper storage hepatopathy (blocks copper absorption). GI upset common — give with food. Zinc toxicity causes hemolytic anemia.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Zinc Supplement dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–3 mg/kg elemental zinc q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Zinc Supplement in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Zinc Supplement in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Zinc Supplement is indicated in cats for: Copper hepatopathy (adjunctive).
These are general warnings for Zinc Supplement across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for zinc-responsive dermatosis (Huskies, Malamutes) and copper storage hepatopathy (blocks copper absorption). GI upset common — give with food. Zinc toxicity causes hemolytic anemia.
Why a species-specific page? Zinc Supplement 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.