Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fenoldopam is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mcg/kg/min IV Continuous IV infusion in cats, per Monaghan K, Nolan B, Labato M. Feline Acute Kidney Injury: Approach to diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. J Feline Med Surg. 2012;14(11):785-793. PMID: 23087004; Simmons JP, Wohl JS, Schwartz DD, Edwards HG, Wright JC. Diuretic effects of fenoldopam in healthy cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2006;16(2):96-103. doi:10.1111/j.1476-4431.2006.00176.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.538 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.510, Fenoldopam monograph spanning p.510-511; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Fenoldopam is used in cats for Acute renal failure / hypertensive crisis. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fenoldopam in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Corlopam
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.5 mcg/kg/min | Continuous IV infusion | Short-term; monitor BP | Acute renal failure / hypertensive crisis | Weak | Monaghan K, Nolan B, Labato M. Feline Acute Kidney Injury: Approach to diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. J Feline Med Surg. 2012;14(11):785-793. PMID: 23087004; Simmons JP, Wohl JS, Schwartz DD, Edwards HG, Wright JC. Diuretic effects of fenoldopam in healthy cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2006;16(2):96-103. doi:10.1111/j.1476-4431.2006.00176.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.538 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.510, Fenoldopam monograph spanning p.510-511; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.345 | • 0.8 mcg/kg/min CRI. • 0.5-0.8 mcg/kg/min CRI. |
| 0.5–0.8 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.345 | • 0.8 mcg/kg/min CRI. • 0.5-0.8 mcg/kg/min CRI. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.1–0.5 mcg/kg/min Continuous IV infusion. 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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Continuous IV infusion only. Reflex tachycardia possible. Monitor blood pressure closely. May increase intraocular pressure.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fenoldopam dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.1–0.5 mcg/kg/min Continuous IV infusion. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fenoldopam in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Fenoldopam in cats include: Short-term; monitor BP. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fenoldopam is indicated in cats for: Acute renal failure / hypertensive crisis.
These are general warnings for Fenoldopam across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Continuous IV infusion only. Reflex tachycardia possible. Monitor blood pressure closely. May increase intraocular pressure.
Why a species-specific page? Fenoldopam 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.