Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tylosin GI is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Lappin MR. Diagnosis and treatment of cryptosporidium and isospora in cats. Presented at: World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress; 2011.; Weese JS. Bacterial enteritis in dogs and cats: diagnosis, therapy, and zoonotic potential. Vet Clin North Am Small Animal Pract. 2011;41(2):287-309. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.12.005 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1313 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1284, Tylosin monograph spanning p.1284-1286; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Tylosin GI is used in cats for Chronic diarrhea. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tylosin GI 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 | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Chronic diarrhea | Moderate | Lappin MR. Diagnosis and treatment of cryptosporidium and isospora in cats. Presented at: World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress; 2011.; Weese JS. Bacterial enteritis in dogs and cats: diagnosis, therapy, and zoonotic potential. Vet Clin North Am Small Animal Pract. 2011;41(2):287-309. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.12.005 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1313 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1284, Tylosin monograph spanning p.1284-1286; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–15 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.436 | 7-15 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h. |
| 7–15 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.855 | • 7-15 mg/kg q12-24h PO. |
| 8–11 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.855 | • 8-11 mg/kg q12h IM. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Macrolide antibiotic with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects on GI mucosa. Mechanism for GI benefit not fully understood — may modify gut flora.
Widely used for chronic diarrhea in dogs responsive to tylosin. Very bitter — mix well with food. Long-term use common. Relapse on discontinuation typical.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tylosin GI dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tylosin GI in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tylosin GI in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tylosin GI is indicated in cats for: Chronic diarrhea.
These are general warnings for Tylosin GI across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Widely used for chronic diarrhea in dogs responsive to tylosin. Very bitter — mix well with food. Long-term use common. Relapse on discontinuation typical.
Why a species-specific page? Tylosin GI 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.