Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Albuterol is dosed at 1-2 puffs in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Albuterol is used in cats for Feline asthma (rescue bronchodilator). Routes documented in cats: Inhalation. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albuterol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 1-2 puffs | 90-180 mcg via MDI with spacer, q30min PRN | As needed | Feline asthma (rescue bronchodilator) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Rapid onset (5-15 min), short duration (4-6 hours).
Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albuterol dose range in cats, with cited source references: Inhalation 1-2 puffs 90-180 mcg via MDI with spacer, q30min PRN. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albuterol in cats: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Albuterol in cats include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Albuterol is indicated in cats for: Feline asthma (rescue bronchodilator).
These are general warnings for Albuterol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Use with spacer/chamber for MDI in cats (AeroKat). Tachycardia, tremors at high doses. Hypokalemia. Rescue bronchodilator for feline asthma.
Why a species-specific page? Albuterol 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.