Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) is dosed at 0.01–0.02 mg/kg IM Single IM dose; may repeat q5-15min in cats, per VECCS Emergency Drug Protocols. Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) is used in cats for Anaphylaxis. Routes documented in cats: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EpiPen Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | Single IM dose; may repeat q5-15min | Single dose; transport to veterinary facility immediately | Anaphylaxis | Moderate | VECCS Emergency Drug Protocols |
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Non-selective alpha and beta adrenergic agonist that reverses anaphylaxis via bronchodilation (beta-2), vasoconstriction (alpha-1), and positive inotropy/chronotropy (beta-1).
For anaphylaxis ONLY. Inject into lateral thigh muscle. May repeat in 5-15 minutes. Follow with IV fluids and antihistamines. Monitor cardiac rhythm.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) dose range in cats, with cited source references: IM 0.01–0.02 mg/kg Single IM dose; may repeat q5-15min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) in cats: IM.
Cited course lengths for Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) in cats include: Single dose; transport to veterinary facility immediately. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) is indicated in cats for: Anaphylaxis.
These are general warnings for Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. For anaphylaxis ONLY. Inject into lateral thigh muscle. May repeat in 5-15 minutes. Follow with IV fluids and antihistamines. Monitor cardiac rhythm.
Why a species-specific page? Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Veterinary) 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.