Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Calcium Chloride is dosed at 0.15–0.5 ml/kg of 10% IV IV slowly in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.202 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.174-176 (corpus PDF p.201-203), Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Calcium Acetate monograph, an oral phosphate binder]; 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. Calcium Chloride is used in cats for Hypocalcemia (tetany, seizures). Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Chloride in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: CaCl2
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.15–0.5 ml/kg of 10% | IV slowly | Single dose | Hypocalcemia (tetany, seizures) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.202 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.174-176 (corpus PDF p.201-203), Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Calcium Acetate monograph, an oral phosphate binder]; 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 (ml/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.3 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.129 | • 0.1-0.3 mL/kg IV (slowly). |
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Provides ionized calcium directly (3x more calcium per gram than gluconate). Stabilizes cardiac membrane potential in hyperkalemia.
CENTRAL LINE PREFERRED (severe tissue necrosis with extravasation). 3x more elemental calcium than calcium gluconate. Bradycardia with rapid injection. Incompatible with bicarbonate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Chloride dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.15–0.5 ml/kg of 10% IV slowly. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Chloride in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Chloride in cats include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Chloride is indicated in cats for: Hypocalcemia (tetany, seizures).
These are general warnings for Calcium Chloride across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CENTRAL LINE PREFERRED (severe tissue necrosis with extravasation). 3x more elemental calcium than calcium gluconate. Bradycardia with rapid injection. Incompatible with bicarbonate.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Chloride 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.