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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.642, Imidocarb monograph spanning p.642-643; 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. 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.642, Imidocarb monograph spanning p.642-643; 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.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 | 2.5 mg/kg imidocarb dipropionate i.m. once can improve clinical signs in cats infected with large b |
| 5 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.420 | • 5 mg/kg IM two doses administered 14 days apart. |
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121.15 |
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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.
| IM |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.221 |
| ecies. Dose should be calculated based on Imizol containing 121.15 mg/ml imidocarb dipropionate. Alternative agents are preferable for smaller species (e.g. Babes |
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.