Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is dosed at 30–90 mg/kg PO q8-12h with meals in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is used in cats for Hyperphosphatemia (CKD). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amphojel, AlternaGEL
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30–90 mg/kg | q8-12h with meals | Long-term; titrate to serum phosphorus target | Hyperphosphatemia (CKD) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.44, Aluminum Hydroxide monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–30 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.51 | • Aluminum hydroxide gel: 10-30 mg/kg • Aluminum hydroxide gel: 10-30 mg/ |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds dietary phosphate in the GI tract forming insoluble aluminum phosphate, preventing absorption and reducing serum phosphorus levels.
Constipation common. Long-term use may cause aluminum accumulation. Mix with food for best phosphate binding. Monitor serum phosphorus.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 30–90 mg/kg q8-12h with meals. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in cats include: Long-term; titrate to serum phosphorus target. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is indicated in cats for: Hyperphosphatemia (CKD).
These are general warnings for Aluminum Hydroxide Gel across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Constipation common. Long-term use may cause aluminum accumulation. Mix with food for best phosphate binding. Monitor serum phosphorus.
Why a species-specific page? Aluminum Hydroxide Gel 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.