Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Iohexol is dosed at Dosing: 300 mgI/ml at 2 ml/kg IV in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Iohexol is used in cats for Contrast radiography/CT. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iohexol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Omnipaque
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Dosing: 300 mgI/ml at 2 ml/kg IV | Single administration | Single study | Contrast radiography/CT | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Non-ionic, low-osmolar iodinated contrast agent. Attenuates X-rays proportional to iodine concentration, providing contrast in vessels, urinary tract, and CNS.
Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Iohexol dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV Dosing: 300 mgI/ml at 2 ml/kg IV Single administration. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Iohexol in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Iohexol in cats include: Single study. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Iohexol is indicated in cats for: Contrast radiography/CT.
These are general warnings for Iohexol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure hydration. Rare anaphylactoid reactions. Safe if aspirated or if GI perforation (unlike barium). Can be used for myelography (intrathecal). Warm to body temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Iohexol 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.