Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Iron Dextran is used in cat for Iron deficiency anemia. Routes documented in cat: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iron Dextran in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: INFeD, Ferrodex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–20 mg/kg | once, may repeat in 4 weeks | 1-2 doses | Iron deficiency anemia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Provides elemental iron for incorporation into hemoglobin and iron storage proteins. IM depot slowly releases iron over weeks.
Used for iron deficiency anemia when oral iron insufficient. Anaphylaxis risk (test dose recommended). Pain and staining at IM injection site. Dark discoloration of feces.
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? Iron Dextran 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.