Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 10–14 mg/kg IV q24h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.76 (2026-08-01).. Amikacin is used in cats for Severe gram-negative infections. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–14 mg/kg | q24h | 7-10 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.76 (2026-08-01). |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 10–14 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Amikacin in cats include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amikacin is indicated in cats for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin 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.