Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Dextrose is dosed at 0.5–1 ml/kg IV IV bolus in cats, per Koenig A. Hypoglycemia. In: Silverstein D, Hopper K, eds. Small Animal Critical Care Medicie. St. Lous: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:295-297. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.404 (2026-08-01).. Dextrose is used in cats for Hypoglycemia. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dextrose in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: D5W, D50W
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 ml/kg | IV bolus | Until BG stable | Hypoglycemia | Strong | Koenig A. Hypoglycemia. In: Silverstein D, Hopper K, eds. Small Animal Critical Care Medicie. St. Lous: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:295-297. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.404 (2026-08-01). |
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Simple glucose providing immediate energy substrate. Raises blood glucose directly. Osmotic effect at high concentrations.
50% dextrose is very hypertonic — must dilute to <12.5% for peripheral IV (thrombophlebitis). Rebound hypoglycemia possible. Monitor blood glucose. Hyperglycemia risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dextrose dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.5–1 ml/kg IV bolus. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dextrose in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Dextrose in cats include: Until BG stable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dextrose is indicated in cats for: Hypoglycemia.
These are general warnings for Dextrose across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 50% dextrose is very hypertonic — must dilute to <12.5% for peripheral IV (thrombophlebitis). Rebound hypoglycemia possible. Monitor blood glucose. Hyperglycemia risk.
Why a species-specific page? Dextrose 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.