Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is dosed at 5–10 ml/kg of solution PO q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is used in cats for Constipation / megacolon adjunct. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: MiraLAX, GlycoLax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 ml/kg of solution | q12-24h | Short to medium-term; often combined with other laxatives | Constipation / megacolon adjunct | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Osmotically active polymer that retains water in the colonic lumen, increasing stool volume and stimulating peristalsis.
Generally well tolerated. Ensure adequate hydration. May cause bloating or flatulence. Onset typically 1-3 days.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 ml/kg of solution q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in cats include: Short to medium-term; often combined with other laxatives. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is indicated in cats for: Constipation / megacolon adjunct.
These are general warnings for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well tolerated. Ensure adequate hydration. May cause bloating or flatulence. Onset typically 1-3 days.
Why a species-specific page? Polyethylene Glycol 3350 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.