Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 27.5–55 mg/kg PO 55 mg/kg PO once on day 1, then 27.5 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed., Sulfadimethoxine, Dosages > DOGS/CATS, printed p.1198 (corpus p.1225); ref 15 = ALBON - Sulfadimethoxine Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2019. Sulfadimethoxine is used in cats for Coccidiosis. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulfadimethoxine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 27.5–55 mg/kg | 55 mg/kg PO once on day 1, then 27.5 mg/kg PO q24h | 10-14 days | Coccidiosis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed., Sulfadimethoxine, Dosages > DOGS/CATS, printed p.1198 (corpus p.1225); ref 15 = ALBON - Sulfadimethoxine Tablet [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis; 2019 |
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Inhibits dihydropteroate synthase in the folate synthesis pathway. Long-acting sulfonamide with bacteriostatic activity.
Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sulfadimethoxine dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 27.5–55 mg/kg 55 mg/kg PO once on day 1, then 27.5 mg/kg PO q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sulfadimethoxine in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sulfadimethoxine in cats include: 10-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sulfadimethoxine is indicated in cats for: Coccidiosis.
These are general warnings for Sulfadimethoxine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Ensure adequate hydration (crystalluria risk). Monitor CBC with prolonged use. KCS risk in dogs. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Sulfadimethoxine 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.