Advice on Semintra dosage

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Hi everyone, my cat is 12 years old and weighs 5.25kg (around 11.5 lbs). One of her kidneys failed six years ago, and now the second one is struggling. I have to give her a 1.3ml dose of Semintra every day. A friend of mine has made me worry by telling me that this is the dosage for a 13kg (around 28 lb) cat. Could anyone tell me if they have experienced this and what daily dose they give their cat? Many thanks.

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    Hello, The amount of Semintra to be administered doesn't just depend on your cat's weight, but also on the concentration (the dosage) of the bottle and the condition being treated. From a distance, I can't confirm whether the 1.3ml dose is appropriate. The best thing to do is contact your vet or the practice that sees your cat to double-check the prescription. I recommend that you don't stop or change the treatment without your vet's advice. Best regards, Victoire
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    Thanks for the clarification. 😊

    If it is indeed Semintra 4 mg/ml, then for a cat weighing 11.5 lbs (5.25 kg), a dose of 1.3 ml per day is the standard recommended dose. Your friend can't really compare this with their 28.5 lbs (13 kg) cat without knowing the exact medication, its strength, and the reason for the treatment.

    If your vet has prescribed 1.3 ml of Semintra 4 mg/ml, there is no reason to change the dose without speaking to them first.

    I hope your girl stays stable for as long as possible. 🤞

    Chatzen 🐾

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    Hi there,

    It’s hard to give a definitive answer with only the information provided. 😊 The dosage of Semintra depends particularly on the concentration of the bottle and the prescribed treatment.

    If your cat weighs 11.5 lbs (5.25 kg) and is receiving 1.3 ml per day, this may or may not be normal depending on which version of the medication is being used. Similarly, comparing her to a cat weighing 28.5 lbs (13 kg) unfortunately isn't relevant if it isn't the same product or concentration.

    If you’re unsure, the safest thing to do is check the concentration stated on the bottle (for example 4 mg/ml or 10 mg/ml) and speak to your vet before changing the dose.

    I hope everything goes well for her. 🤞

    Chatzen 🐾

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