Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Carboplatin is dosed at 180–240 mg/m2 IV q21 days in cats, per Kisseberth WC, Vail DM, Yaissle J, et al. Phase I clinical evaluation of carboplatin in tumor-bearing cats: a Veterinary Cooperative Oncology Group study. J Vet Intern Med. 2008;22:83-88. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2007.0017.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.215 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.186, Carboplatin monograph spanning p.186-188; 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. Carboplatin is used in cats for Carcinomas (NOT standard dog dose). Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carboplatin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Paraplatin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 180–240 mg/m2 | q21 days | 4-6 cycles | Carcinomas (NOT standard dog dose) | Moderate | Kisseberth WC, Vail DM, Yaissle J, et al. Phase I clinical evaluation of carboplatin in tumor-bearing cats: a Veterinary Cooperative Oncology Group study. J Vet Intern Med. 2008;22:83-88. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2007.0017.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.215 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.186, Carboplatin monograph spanning p.186-188; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.7 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.138 | equivalent to 14.7 mg/kg. |
| Dose (mg/m2) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200–227 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.138 | • 200-227 mg/m2, IV, every 4 weeks for four treatments; for a 4-kg cat, the dose is |
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Less nephrotoxic than cisplatin. Dose-limiting myelosuppression (thrombocytopenia nadir 14-21 days). FATAL IN CATS at standard dog doses. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carboplatin dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 180–240 mg/m2 q21 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carboplatin in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Carboplatin in cats include: 4-6 cycles. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Carboplatin is indicated in cats for: Carcinomas (NOT standard dog dose).
These are general warnings for Carboplatin across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Less nephrotoxic than cisplatin. Dose-limiting myelosuppression (thrombocytopenia nadir 14-21 days). FATAL IN CATS at standard dog doses. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Carboplatin 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.