Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pentosan Polysulfate is used in cat for Feline interstitial cystitis (FIC). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pentosan Polysulfate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cartrophen Vet, Elmiron
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 3 mg/kg | q3-5 days x 4 doses | 4-dose series | Feline interstitial cystitis (FIC) | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Semi-synthetic polysulfated xylanopyranose. Stimulates proteoglycan synthesis, inhibits catabolic enzymes, improves blood flow to subchondral bone.
SC injection series for OA (weekly x 4). May affect coagulation. Also used for feline interstitial cystitis (oral). Not available in USA (available in Australia, EU).
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? Pentosan Polysulfate 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.