Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cholestyramine is used in cat for Bile acid diarrhea. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cholestyramine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Questran, Prevalite
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 200–300 mg/kg | q12h | Short-term trial; palatability may limit use | Bile acid diarrhea | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds bile acids in the intestinal lumen forming an insoluble complex excreted in feces, reducing bile acid reabsorption and lowering cholesterol.
Can bind other oral medications — separate administration by 2 hours. Constipation common. Mix well with liquid before administering.
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? Cholestyramine 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.