Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Methocarbamol Compounded Oral is used in cat for Muscle spasms. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Methocarbamol Compounded Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Methocarbamol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 22–44 mg/kg | q8-12h | 3-7 days | Muscle spasms | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Centrally acting muscle relaxant that depresses polysynaptic reflexes. Exact mechanism unknown but likely involves carbamic acid ester CNS depression.
Compounded for easier dosing in small animals. Sedation and weakness at higher doses. Do not combine with other CNS depressants. Available commercially as tablets/injection.
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? Methocarbamol Compounded Oral 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.