Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ethanol (Antidotal) is dosed at 600 mg/kg IV Loading dose then CRI q6h for 48h in cats, per Thrall M, Connally H, Grauer G, Hamar D. Ch 47: Ehtylene glycol. In: Peterson M, Talcott P, eds. Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2013:551-567. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.515 (2026-08-01).. Ethanol (Antidotal) is used in cats for Ethylene glycol toxicosis. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ethanol (Antidotal) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ethanol Injection USP
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 600 mg/kg | Loading dose then CRI q6h for 48h | 48-hour protocol with repeated boluses or CRI | Ethylene glycol toxicosis | Moderate | Thrall M, Connally H, Grauer G, Hamar D. Ch 47: Ehtylene glycol. In: Peterson M, Talcott P, eds. Small Animal Toxicology. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2013:551-567. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.515 (2026-08-01). |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 600 mg/kg Loading dose then CRI q6h for 48h. 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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Competitive substrate for alcohol dehydrogenase with higher affinity than ethylene glycol or methanol, preventing formation of toxic metabolites.
Fomepizole preferred when available. Causes significant CNS depression and hypoglycemia. Requires constant rate infusion and close monitoring. ICU setting only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ethanol (Antidotal) dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 600 mg/kg Loading dose then CRI q6h for 48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ethanol (Antidotal) in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Ethanol (Antidotal) in cats include: 48-hour protocol with repeated boluses or CRI. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ethanol (Antidotal) is indicated in cats for: Ethylene glycol toxicosis.
These are general warnings for Ethanol (Antidotal) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Fomepizole preferred when available. Causes significant CNS depression and hypoglycemia. Requires constant rate infusion and close monitoring. ICU setting only.
Why a species-specific page? Ethanol (Antidotal) 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.