Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Bethanechol is dosed at 1.25–7.5 mg per cat PO q8h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.159 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.130, Bethanechol monograph spanning p.130-131; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Bethanechol is used in cats for Detrusor atony. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bethanechol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Urecholine, Myotonachol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1.25–7.5 mg per cat | q8h | Variable | Detrusor atony | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.159 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.130, Bethanechol monograph spanning p.130-131; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25–5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.101 | • 1.25-5 mg/cat q8h PO. |
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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Selective muscarinic M3 receptor agonist stimulating detrusor muscle contraction. Increases bladder tone and facilitates voiding.
Do NOT use with urethral obstruction (bladder rupture risk). GI cramps, salivation, bradycardia. Give on empty stomach to reduce nausea. SC route preferred for acute urinary retention.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bethanechol dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1.25–7.5 mg per cat q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bethanechol in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Bethanechol in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bethanechol is indicated in cats for: Detrusor atony.
These are general warnings for Bethanechol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT use with urethral obstruction (bladder rupture risk). GI cramps, salivation, bradycardia. Give on empty stomach to reduce nausea. SC route preferred for acute urinary retention.
Why a species-specific page? Bethanechol 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.