Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Formoterol is used in cat for Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation). Routes documented in cat: Inhaled. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Formoterol in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Foradil, Oxeze
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 12 mcg per treatment | q12h | Long-term; always with ICS | Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation) | Weak | Veterinary Pulmonology Literature Review |
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Long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist with rapid onset (~5 minutes) that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle for up to 12 hours.
Should not be used as monotherapy — combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia, tremor possible. Requires spacer/mask for animal delivery.
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? Formoterol 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.