Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Psyllium Husk (Supplement) is dosed at 1–4 teaspoon (~3.4 g) per meal PO with every meal; start at 1/4-1/2 and titrate in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — corpus p.1118 (plumb), located 2026-08-05 by exact figure+drug match (unique, drug within 49 chars). — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Psyllium monograph, printed p.1090-1091; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Psyllium monograph, printed p.1091 (corpus PDF p.1118), CATS: "Chronic constipation (extra-label): 1 - 4 teaspoons (5 to 20 cc) per meal added to canned cat food." [INDICATION NARROWED 2026-08-12, two readers — "megacolon" appears nowhere in the cited monograph.]. Psyllium Husk (Supplement) is used in cats for Chronic constipation. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Psyllium Husk (Supplement) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Metamucil Vet, Vetasyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–4 teaspoon (~3.4 g) per meal | with every meal; start at 1/4-1/2 and titrate | Long-term; titrate dose based on stool consistency | Chronic constipation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — corpus p.1118 (plumb), located 2026-08-05 by exact figure+drug match (unique, drug within 49 chars). — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Psyllium monograph, printed p.1090-1091; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Psyllium monograph, printed p.1091 (corpus PDF p.1118), CATS: "Chronic constipation (extra-label): 1 - 4 teaspoons (5 to 20 cc) per meal added to canned cat food." [INDICATION NARROWED 2026-08-12, two readers — "megacolon" appears nowhere in the cited monograph.] |
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Hydrophilic mucilloid that absorbs water in the GI tract, forming a gel that increases fecal bulk, softens stool, and promotes regular peristalsis.
Must be given with adequate water to prevent obstruction. Start with low dose and increase gradually. May delay absorption of concurrently administered drugs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Psyllium Husk (Supplement) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–4 teaspoon (~3.4 g) per meal with every meal; start at 1/4-1/2 and titrate. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Psyllium Husk (Supplement) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Psyllium Husk (Supplement) in cats include: Long-term; titrate dose based on stool consistency. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Psyllium Husk (Supplement) is indicated in cats for: Chronic constipation.
These are general warnings for Psyllium Husk (Supplement) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must be given with adequate water to prevent obstruction. Start with low dose and increase gradually. May delay absorption of concurrently administered drugs.
Why a species-specific page? Psyllium Husk (Supplement) 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.