Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Thiamphenicol is used in cat for Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamphenicol in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Thiophenicol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting peptidyl transferase. Bacteriostatic. Similar to chloramphenicol but without aplastic anemia risk.
Reversible bone marrow suppression. GI upset. Used in food-producing animals in some countries. Monitor CBC.
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? Thiamphenicol 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.