Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Isoflurane is used in cat for General anesthesia (maintenance). Routes documented in cat: INHALATION. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoflurane in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: IsoFlo, Forane
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INHALATION | 1.5–2.5 % (MAC 1.6%) | Continuous | Duration of anesthesia | General anesthesia (maintenance) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Enhances inhibitory GABA-A receptors and blocks excitatory NMDA receptors, producing dose-dependent general anesthesia.
Most commonly used inhalant anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent hypotension. Minimal hepatic metabolism. Use with precision vaporizer only. Suitable for all species including exotics.
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? Isoflurane 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.