Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Phenobarbital Compounded Oral is used in cat for Seizure disorder. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Phenobarbital Compounded Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Phenobarbital Solution
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12h | Lifelong; monitor serum levels | Seizure disorder | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity and reduces glutamate excitability. Long-acting anticonvulsant. Compounded for precise small-animal dosing.
Controlled substance (CIV). Hepatotoxic with chronic use — monitor liver values. Compounded formulation allows precise small-patient dosing. Verify potency testing with pharmacy.
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? Phenobarbital 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.