Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Barium Sulfate is dosed at Dosing: 6-12 ml/kg 60% suspension in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Barium Sulfate is used in cats for GI contrast study (radiography). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Barium Sulfate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Novopaque, E-Z-HD
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | Dosing: 6-12 ml/kg 60% suspension | Single administration | Single radiographic study | GI contrast study (radiography) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Radiopaque contrast agent that coats GI mucosa, allowing visualization of GI anatomy and motility on radiographs. Not absorbed systemically.
CONTRAINDICATED if GI perforation suspected (barium peritonitis is fatal). Use iodinated contrast instead if perforation possible. Aspiration causes severe pneumonitis. Constipation after study.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Barium Sulfate dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO Dosing: 6-12 ml/kg 60% suspension Single administration. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Barium Sulfate in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Barium Sulfate in cats include: Single radiographic study. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Barium Sulfate is indicated in cats for: GI contrast study (radiography).
These are general warnings for Barium Sulfate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED if GI perforation suspected (barium peritonitis is fatal). Use iodinated contrast instead if perforation possible. Aspiration causes severe pneumonitis. Constipation after study.
Why a species-specific page? Barium Sulfate 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.