Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Salmeterol is dosed at 25 mcg per treatment Inhaled q12h in cats, per Corroborated 2026-07-31: Leemans J, Kirschvink N, Bernaerts F, Clercx C, Cambier C, Gustin P. Vet J 2009;180:236-245. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.11.008 PMID:18294877 (abstract) - healthy cats, salmeterol 25 mcg by MDI; carbachol bronchoprotection to 24 h but weakest of the 4 bronchodilators tested.. Salmeterol is used in cats for Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation). Routes documented in cats: Inhaled. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Salmeterol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Serevent
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 25 mcg per treatment | q12h | Long-term; always with ICS | Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation) | Moderate | Corroborated 2026-07-31: Leemans J, Kirschvink N, Bernaerts F, Clercx C, Cambier C, Gustin P. Vet J 2009;180:236-245. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.11.008 PMID:18294877 (abstract) - healthy cats, salmeterol 25 mcg by MDI; carbachol bronchoprotection to 24 h but weakest of the 4 bronchodilators tested. |
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Highly selective long-acting beta-2 agonist that provides sustained bronchodilation for ~12 hours through prolonged receptor binding.
Slower onset than formoterol — not for rescue use. Must combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Salmeterol dose range in cats, with cited source references: Inhaled 25 mcg per treatment q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Salmeterol in cats: Inhaled.
Cited course lengths for Salmeterol in cats include: Long-term; always with ICS. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Salmeterol is indicated in cats for: Feline asthma (maintenance bronchodilation).
These are general warnings for Salmeterol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Slower onset than formoterol — not for rescue use. Must combine with inhaled corticosteroid. Tachycardia risk.
Why a species-specific page? Salmeterol 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.