Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Deferoxamine is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg/h IV CRI in cats, per Brutlag AG, Flint CTC, Puschner B. Iron intoxication in a dog consequent to the ingestion of oxygen absorber sachets in pet treat packaging. J Medical Toxicol. 2012;8(1):76-79. doi:10.1007/s13181-011-0201-3 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.373 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.346, Deferoxamine monograph; 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. Deferoxamine is used in cats for Iron toxicosis. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deferoxamine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Desferal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–15 mg/kg/h | CRI | Until chelation complete | Iron toxicosis | Weak | Brutlag AG, Flint CTC, Puschner B. Iron intoxication in a dog consequent to the ingestion of oxygen absorber sachets in pet treat packaging. J Medical Toxicol. 2012;8(1):76-79. doi:10.1007/s13181-011-0201-3 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.373 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.346, Deferoxamine monograph; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.125 | 40 mg/kg i.m. q4-8h or 15 mg/kg/h slow i.v. infusion. Delmadinone (Tardak) POM-V |
| 15 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.238 | • 15 mg/kg/hour IV infusion, or 40 mg/kg IM q4-6 h, or 40 mg/kg slow IV |
| 40 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.238 | • 15 mg/kg/hour IV infusion, or 40 mg/kg IM q4-6 h, or 40 mg/kg slow IV |
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.
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 10–15 mg/kg/h CRI. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Chelates free ferric (Fe3+) iron forming ferrioxamine which is renally excreted. Does not remove iron from hemoglobin or cytochromes.
Specific antidote for iron toxicosis. IV CRI preferred. Vin rosé colored urine indicates adequate chelation. Hypotension with rapid IV infusion. Anuric patients: may need dialysis.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deferoxamine dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 10–15 mg/kg/h CRI. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deferoxamine in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Deferoxamine in cats include: Until chelation complete. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deferoxamine is indicated in cats for: Iron toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Deferoxamine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Specific antidote for iron toxicosis. IV CRI preferred. Vin rosé colored urine indicates adequate chelation. Hypotension with rapid IV infusion. Anuric patients: may need dialysis.
Why a species-specific page? Deferoxamine 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.
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