Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
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. Ketamine Nasal Spray is used in cats for Chemical restraint (fractious cat). Routes documented in cats: Intranasal. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketamine Nasal Spray in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketamine Intranasal Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intranasal | 2–5 mg/kg | Single dose; onset 5-10 min | Single dose; combine with midazolam intranasal for improved muscle relaxation | Chemical restraint (fractious cat) | Moderate | JFMS Chemical Restraint Review; Carpenter's 6th Ed |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketamine Nasal Spray dose range in cats, with cited source references: Intranasal 2–5 mg/kg Single dose; onset 5-10 min. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketamine Nasal Spray in cats: Intranasal.
Cited course lengths for Ketamine Nasal Spray in cats include: Single dose; combine with midazolam intranasal for improved muscle relaxation. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketamine Nasal Spray is indicated in cats for: Chemical restraint (fractious cat).
These are general warnings for Ketamine Nasal Spray across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Onset 5-10 minutes intranasally. Causes salivation and ataxia. Combine with midazolam for better muscle relaxation. Schedule III controlled substance.
Why a species-specific page? Ketamine Nasal Spray 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.