Zinc Supplement for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Zinc Supplement is used in cat for Copper hepatopathy (adjunctive). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Zinc Supplement in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Methionine
Dose ranges
| 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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Mechanism of action
Essential cofactor for 300+ enzymes. Required for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and skin/coat health. Induces metallothionein which binds copper.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Zinc Supplement dosing in other species
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 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.