Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Formoterol is dosed at 12 mcg per treatment Inhaled q12h in cats, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Formoterol is used in cats for Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation). Routes documented in cats: Inhaled. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Formoterol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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 | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Formoterol dose range in cats, with cited source references: Inhaled 12 mcg per treatment q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Formoterol in cats: Inhaled.
Cited course lengths for Formoterol in cats include: Long-term; always with ICS. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Formoterol is indicated in cats for: Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation).
These are general warnings for Formoterol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Should not be used as monotherapy — combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia, tremor possible. Requires spacer/mask for animal delivery.
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 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.