Bumetanide for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Bumetanide is used in cat for Refractory congestive heart failure. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bumetanide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bumex
Dose ranges
| 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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Mechanism of action
Potent loop diuretic that inhibits the Na-K-2Cl co-transporter in the thick ascending limb. Approximately 40x more potent than furosemide mg-for-mg.
Side effects & warnings
High potency requires careful dosing. Monitor electrolytes, hydration. Ototoxicity possible at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Cardiovascular drugs with cat dosing
Bumetanide dosing in other species
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 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.