Desflurane for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Desflurane is used in cat for Maintenance of general anesthesia. Routes documented in cat: INHALATION. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desflurane in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Suprane
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INHALATION | 0 MAC 9.8% (cat) | Continuous vaporizer delivery | Duration of procedure | Maintenance of general anesthesia | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Volatile halogenated ether. Enhances inhibitory neurotransmission (GABA, glycine) and inhibits excitatory channels (NMDA, nAChR). Very low blood:gas solubility (0.42).
Side effects & warnings
Requires heated vaporizer (near boiling point at room temperature). Pungent — causes airway irritation, not suitable for mask induction. Fastest recovery of all inhalants. Expensive.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with cat dosing
Desflurane dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Desflurane 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.