Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Monensin is used in cat for TOXIC — listed for toxicity awareness only. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Monensin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rumensin, Coban
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 4–12 mg/kg | TOXIC DOSE | Cats are susceptible; LD50 poorly defined but likely <20 mg/kg | TOXIC — listed for toxicity awareness only | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; Toxicology references; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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Polyether ionophore that transports cations across cell membranes, disrupting ion gradients in coccidia and gram-positive bacteria. In ruminants, improves feed efficiency by altering rumen microbial populations.
HIGHLY TOXIC TO DOGS, HORSES, AND OTHER EQUIDS — even small amounts can be fatal. Cardiac and skeletal muscle necrosis. NO antidote. Keep all livestock feed containing monensin away from horses and dogs.
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? Monensin 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.