Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Paromomycin is used in cat for Giardiasis / Cryptosporidiosis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Paromomycin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Humatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 125–165 mg/kg | q12h | 5 days | Giardiasis / Cryptosporidiosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Aminoglycoside that binds 30S ribosomal subunit. Poorly absorbed orally — acts locally in the GI tract against protozoa and bacteria.
Minimal systemic absorption. Used for GI protozoal infections (Giardia, Cryptosporidium). Ototoxicity/nephrotoxicity if absorbed systemically.
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? Paromomycin 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.