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US brand names:Ketamine Intranasal Vet
Ketamine Nasal Spray is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg Intranasal Single dose; onset 5-10 min in cats, per JFMS Chemical Restraint Review; Carpenter's 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
NMDA receptor antagonist absorbed via nasal mucosa providing sedation and analgesia. Useful in fractious cats and exotic species where injection is hazardous.
Onset 5-10 minutes intranasally. Causes salivation and ataxia. Combine with midazolam for better muscle relaxation. Schedule III controlled substance.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
Controlled substance in the US
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | Intranasal | 2–5 mg/kg | Single dose; onset 5-10 min | Moderate | JFMS Chemical Restraint Review; Carpenter's 6th Ed |
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