Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii) is used in cat for GI dysbiosis/Antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Florastor, Mycequin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q12-24h | During antibiotic course and 7 days after | GI dysbiosis/Antibiotic-associated diarrhea | Moderate | JVIM Probiotic Reviews |
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Non-colonizing probiotic yeast that produces proteases degrading C. difficile toxins, stimulates secretory IgA, and enhances brush border enzyme activity.
Do not use in severely immunocompromised or critically ill patients (fungemia risk). Not destroyed by antibiotics (unlike bacterial probiotics). Store at room temperature.
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? Probiotics (Saccharomyces boulardii) 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.