Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sucralfate is used in cat for Gastric ulcers, uremic gastritis, CKD-associated uremic gastritis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Sucralfate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Carafate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | 14-28 days | Gastric ulcers, uremic gastritis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic as needed | CKD-associated uremic gastritis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 250 mg total (PO).
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Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to positively charged proteins at the ulcer site. Stimulates prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach (1-2 hours before food). May impair absorption of other oral drugs — separate administration by 2 hours. Contains aluminum.
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? Sucralfate 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.