Solensia Product Information
Questions
What conditions does Solensia treat?
It has been demonstrated to provide relief from pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats
How does Solensia work?
It is a monoclonal antibody containing Frunevetmab which targets Nerve growth Factor.
How should I administer Solensia to my pet?
It is given by subcutaneous injection monthly usually by your vet unless they have trained you to inject safely.
What is the correct dosage of Solensia for my animal's weight and species?
The correct dose for your animal is as prescribed by your vet. Your vet will follow the data sheet for the medication prescribed and for some medications will adjust this taking into consideration your animal's medical history.
How long should I continue with Solensia for?
You should continue for the length of time your vet prescribed the medication for. Please read the label your vet has attached to the medication. If you suspect that your pet may be having an adverse reaction to a medication, please contact your vet for advice on continuing the medication.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Solensia?
If you miss a dose of medication, please contact your vet for advice on when to give the next dose.
Where can I buy Solensia?
You can purchase Solensia cheaper than from your Vet Practice from www.vets4u.uk. You need a written prescription from your vet who needs to be happy to inject a product you have supplied them with or they need to train you to inject yourself.To contact vets4u.uk, call us on +44 116 218 4244 between 09:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, chat to us directly or email us at mail@vets4u.uk
Does Solensia need a prescription?
Yes, as it is classified as a POM-V.
How can I buy Solensia from Vets4u?
You can buy Solensia via our website via a valid prescription by adding to the basket on our website www.vets4u.uk.
Manufacturer’s Link to Solensia
NOAH Compendium Datasheet Link to Solensia
What are the side-effects of Solensia?
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated): localised skin reaction (e.g. alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus).
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated): injection site reaction (e.g. pain and alopecia)1
skin disorders (e.g. skin scab, skin sore).
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports): Anaphylaxis-an allergic reaction.
Is Solensia same as Librela?
It works in the same way but is a differently named monoclonal antibody
Can Solensia cause seizures and/or kidney failure?
The safety and efficacy of this product has not been investigated in cats with kidney disease IRIS stages 3 and 4. Use of the product in such cases should be based on a benefit-risk assessment performed by the responsible veterinarian.
Seizures are not reported in the data sheet on the date of writing this (12/04/2025).
What does Solensia do?
It helps to relieve pain in cases of osteoarthritis in cats.
Is Solensia safe for cats?
Any medication can have adverse reactions. Please contact your vet to discuss these further as your vet knows the detailed clinical history of your own individual cat.
Solensia -v- Metacam, which is better?
They work in different ways so can’t be compred exactly.Please discuss further with your own vet who knows your own cat’s medical history to decide on the best treatment for your cat.
Answers Compiled by our RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon.