When a cat's eating habits change
and they are losing weight, there's
no time to waste. In a recent study,
a body condition score (BCS) of
6 had the highest survival probability.
Lifespan decreased when cats
had a BCS less than 5 out of 9.
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Manage weight loss while you
determine the cause. Mirataz
®
(mirtazapine transdermal ointment)
is the only FDA-approved transdermal
medication for the management of
weight loss in cats.
Mirataz
®
is a registered trademark of Dechra Ltd. Inc. © 2020 Dechra Veterinary Products. All rights reserved. 01AD-MIR50213-0520
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Important Safety Information
Mirataz
®
(mirtazapine transdermal ointment) is for
topical use in cats only under veterinary supervision.
Do not use in cats with a known hypersensitivity to
mirtazapine or any of the excipients. Do not use
in cats treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Not for human use. Keep out of reach of
children. Wear gloves when handling/applying, wash
hands after and avoid contact between the treated cat and people or other animals for 2 hours following
application. Use with caution in cats with hepatic and kidney disease. Cat's food intake should be monitored
upon discontinuation. Safety has not been evaluated in cats less than 2 kg, less than six months of age or in
breeding, pregnant or lactating cats. The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical trials
were application site reactions, behavioral abnormalities (vocalization and hyperactivity) and vomiting.
For additional safety information, see brief summary of prescribing information on following page.
Mirataz is indicated for the management of
weight loss in cats.
Reference: 1. Teng KT, McGreevy PD, Toribio JL, et al. Strong associations of nine-point body condition scoring with survival and lifespan in cats. J Feline Med Surg. 2018;20(12):1110-1118.
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