Ethanol (Antidotal) for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ethanol (Antidotal) is used in cat for Ethylene glycol toxicosis. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ethanol (Antidotal) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ethanol Injection USP
Dose ranges
| 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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Continuous-rate infusion (CRI) in cat
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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Mechanism of action
Competitive substrate for alcohol dehydrogenase with higher affinity than ethylene glycol or methanol, preventing formation of toxic metabolites.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antidote drugs with cat dosing
Ethanol (Antidotal) dosing in other species
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 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.