Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Bumetanide is dosed at 0.01–0.03 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Bumetanide is used in cats for Refractory congestive heart failure. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bumetanide in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Bumex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | q12h | Careful electrolyte monitoring essential | Refractory congestive heart failure | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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High potency requires careful dosing. Monitor electrolytes, hydration. Ototoxicity possible at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bumetanide dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.01–0.03 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bumetanide in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Bumetanide in cats include: Careful electrolyte monitoring essential. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bumetanide is indicated in cats for: Refractory congestive heart failure.
These are general warnings for Bumetanide across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High potency requires careful dosing. Monitor electrolytes, hydration. Ototoxicity possible at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Bumetanide 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.