Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Balsalazide is used in cat for Chronic colitis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Balsalazide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Colazal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h | Long-term; investigational in cats | Chronic colitis | Extrapolated | Veterinary Gastroenterology Literature Review |
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Prodrug cleaved by colonic bacteria to release mesalamine and 4-aminobenzoyl-beta-alanine, delivering anti-inflammatory 5-ASA directly to the colon.
Fewer systemic side effects than oral mesalamine. Monitor renal function. Avoid in salicylate allergy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Balsalazide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.