Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 5–8 mg/kg IV q24h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.605 (2026-08-01).. Gentamicin is used in cats for Severe gram-negative infections. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–8 mg/kg | q24h | 5-7 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.605 (2026-08-01). |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 5–8 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Gentamicin in cats include: 5-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gentamicin is indicated in cats for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin 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.