Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Indocyanine Green is used in cat for Hepatic function assessment. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Indocyanine Green in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: ICG
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 mg/kg | Single dose | Diagnostic | Hepatic function assessment | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Near-infrared fluorescent dye exclusively cleared by hepatocytes into bile. Used for hepatic function testing, sentinel lymph node mapping, and perfusion assessment.
Contains iodide — avoid in iodine-allergic patients. Very short half-life (3-5 min). Extravasation can stain tissues. Use within 6 hours of reconstitution.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Indocyanine Green 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.