Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ammonium Chloride is dosed at 20 mg/kg PO q12h 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.65, Ammonium Chloride monograph spanning p.65-66; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.66, Ammonium Chloride monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Ammonium Chloride is used in cats for Urinary acidification. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ammonium Chloride in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20 mg/kg | q12h | Variable | Urinary acidification | Moderate | 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.65, Ammonium Chloride monograph spanning p.65-66; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.66, Ammonium Chloride monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — 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/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.65 | • 100 mg/kg q12h PO. • 800 mg/cat, or 20 mg/kg (approxi- |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.65 | • 100 mg/kg q12h PO. • 800 mg/cat, or 20 mg/kg (approxi- |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.65 | • 100 mg/kg q12h PO. • 800 mg/cat, or 20 mg/kg (approxi- |
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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Metabolized by liver releasing HCl and producing systemic acidification. Excreted renally as acidifying ammonium ion.
Used for metabolic alkalosis and struvite urolith prevention/dissolution. Contraindicated in hepatic insufficiency (ammonia cannot be metabolized). Monitor blood pH and electrolytes.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ammonium Chloride dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ammonium Chloride in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Ammonium Chloride in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ammonium Chloride is indicated in cats for: Urinary acidification.
These are general warnings for Ammonium Chloride across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for metabolic alkalosis and struvite urolith prevention/dissolution. Contraindicated in hepatic insufficiency (ammonia cannot be metabolized). Monitor blood pH and electrolytes.
Why a species-specific page? Ammonium Chloride 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.