Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Imidocarb Dipropionate is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IM Once, may repeat in 14 days in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.670 (2026-08-01).. Imidocarb Dipropionate is used in cats for Cytauxzoonosis (adjunctive). Routes documented in cats: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidocarb Dipropionate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Imizol, Carbesia
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 3–5 mg/kg | Once, may repeat in 14 days | Single dose; repeat in 14 days for persistent infection | Cytauxzoonosis (adjunctive) | Weak | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.670 (2026-08-01). |
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Interferes with Babesia and Ehrlichia energy metabolism by inhibiting inositol incorporation into parasites. Causes morphological changes and death.
Pain at injection site. Cholinergic signs (salivation, tearing, vomiting) may occur — pretreat with atropine. Nephrotoxic at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Imidocarb Dipropionate dose range in cats, with cited source references: IM 3–5 mg/kg Once, may repeat in 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imidocarb Dipropionate in cats: IM.
Cited course lengths for Imidocarb Dipropionate in cats include: Single dose; repeat in 14 days for persistent infection. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Imidocarb Dipropionate is indicated in cats for: Cytauxzoonosis (adjunctive).
These are general warnings for Imidocarb Dipropionate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Pain at injection site. Cholinergic signs (salivation, tearing, vomiting) may occur — pretreat with atropine. Nephrotoxic at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Imidocarb Dipropionate 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.