Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amiloride is dosed at 0.1–0.3 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.33 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Amiloride is used in cats for Potassium-sparing diuresis. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amiloride in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Midamor
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; monitor K | Potassium-sparing diuresis | Extrapolated | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.33 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.33 | 0.1 mg/kg p.o. q12h is used in humans and has been suggested for dogs and cats. In combination wit |
| 0.05–0.4 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.33 | bination with hydrochlorothiazide dose range will vary from 0.05-0.4 mg/kg p.o. (dogs) to 0.1-0.4 mg/kg p.o. (cats). Start at low dose and titrate upwards cautious |
| 0.1–0.4 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.33 | de dose range will vary from 0.05-0.4 mg/kg p.o. (dogs) to 0.1-0.4 mg/kg p.o. (cats). Start at low dose and titrate upwards cautiously. Amino acid solutions (Du |
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Directly blocks epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) in the distal nephron, reducing sodium reabsorption and decreasing potassium and hydrogen ion secretion.
Hyperkalemia risk. Weak diuretic alone — usually combined with thiazide or loop diuretic. Avoid in severe renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amiloride dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.3 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amiloride in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Amiloride in cats include: Long-term; monitor K. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amiloride is indicated in cats for: Potassium-sparing diuresis.
These are general warnings for Amiloride across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hyperkalemia risk. Weak diuretic alone — usually combined with thiazide or loop diuretic. Avoid in severe renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Amiloride 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.