Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is used in cat for Hyperkalemia (urinary obstruction). Routes documented in cat: Rectal. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Kayexalate, Kionex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal | 500–1000 mg/kg | q6-8h | Short-term; relieve obstruction as priority | Hyperkalemia (urinary obstruction) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Cation exchange resin that exchanges sodium for potassium in the GI tract, increasing fecal potassium excretion and lowering serum potassium.
Risk of sodium overload in cardiac patients. Intestinal necrosis reported with sorbitol. Monitor electrolytes closely. Constipation common.
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? Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate 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.