Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Propantheline is dosed at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg PO q8-12h in cats, per Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), Propantheline Bromide, printed p.682 (corpus PDF p.710); corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed., Propantheline, printed p.345 (corpus PDF p.361) — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Propantheline is used in cats for GI spasm / urge incontinence. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propantheline in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pro-Banthine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term | GI spasm / urge incontinence |
| Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), Propantheline Bromide, printed p.682 (corpus PDF p.710); corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed., Propantheline, printed p.345 (corpus PDF p.361) — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25–0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.361 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h. |
| 0.25–0.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.710 | • 0.25-0.5 mg/kg q8-12h PO. |
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Quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic that inhibits GI smooth muscle contraction and reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking muscarinic M1/M3 receptors.
Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, mydriasis. Contraindicated in GI obstruction or glaucoma.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propantheline dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.25–0.5 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propantheline in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Propantheline in cats include: Short-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propantheline is indicated in cats for: GI spasm / urge incontinence.
These are general warnings for Propantheline across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, mydriasis. Contraindicated in GI obstruction or glaucoma.
Why a species-specific page? Propantheline 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.