Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Terbutaline Injectable is used in cat for Acute feline asthma. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Terbutaline Injectable in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Brethine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01 mg/kg | q4-6h PRN | Emergency treatment; transition to inhaled therapy | Acute feline asthma | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and uterine relaxation.
Tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia possible. Use cautiously in patients with cardiac disease. Monitor heart rate.
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? Terbutaline Injectable 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.