Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Kanamycin is used in cat for Gram-negative infections. Routes documented in cat: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Kanamycin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Kantrex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | 5-7 days | Gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis. Bactericidal.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function and drug levels. Oral form poorly absorbed — used for GI decontamination.
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? Kanamycin 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.