Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Whole Bowel Irrigation Solution (PEG-ELS) is used in cat for GI decontamination. Routes documented in cat: Nasogastric. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Whole Bowel Irrigation Solution (PEG-ELS) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: GoLYTELY, CoLyte
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasogastric | 15–25 ml/kg/hr | Continuous until rectal effluent clear | Continuous NG administration; monitor for vomiting and aspiration | GI decontamination | Weak | ASPCA Toxicology Protocols |
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Isotonic polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution that mechanically flushes the entire GI tract without significant fluid or electrolyte shifts.
For sustained-release drug ingestion, body packers, or when charcoal ineffective. Administer via nasogastric tube if not drinking. Contraindicated with ileus or perforation.
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? Whole Bowel Irrigation Solution (PEG-ELS) 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.