Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Neomycin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q6-12h in cats, per Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed, Neomycin, Small Animal Dosage, printed pp.559-560 (lookup pp.587-588): "Dogs and Cats • 10-20 mg/kg q6-12h PO." No per-dose reference printed.. Neomycin is used in cats for Hepatic encephalopathy. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Neomycin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Biosol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q6-12h | As needed | Hepatic encephalopathy | Moderate | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed, Neomycin, Small Animal Dosage, printed pp.559-560 (lookup pp.587-588): "Dogs and Cats • 10-20 mg/kg q6-12h PO." No per-dose reference printed. |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Poorly absorbed orally; used for GI decontamination or topically.
Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Neomycin dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q6-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Neomycin in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Neomycin in cats include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Neomycin is indicated in cats for: Hepatic encephalopathy.
These are general warnings for Neomycin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do NOT give parenterally (severe nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity). Oral use reduces ammonia-producing GI bacteria. Prolonged oral use may cause malabsorption.
Why a species-specific page? Neomycin 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.