Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Lidocaine Topical is used in cats for Topical anesthesia. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EMLA, LidoVex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | CAUTION: prilocaine in EMLA can cause methemoglobinemia in cats | EMLA applied 30-60 min before | Single application | Topical anesthesia | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.246 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.246' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.230; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.230. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Epidural: 4.4 mg/kg of 2% solution. |
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: Loading dose of 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, followed by 10-20 mcg/kg/min |
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Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in sensory nerve endings preventing pain signal transmission. Topical anesthesia.
Apply 30-60 min before procedure under occlusive dressing. EMLA: prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia in cats. Lidocaine patch: do not allow ingestion.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lidocaine Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical CAUTION: prilocaine in EMLA can cause methemoglobinemia in cats EMLA applied 30-60 min before. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lidocaine Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Lidocaine Topical in cats include: Single application. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Lidocaine Topical is indicated in cats for: Topical anesthesia.
These are general warnings for Lidocaine Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Apply 30-60 min before procedure under occlusive dressing. EMLA: prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia in cats. Lidocaine patch: do not allow ingestion.
Why a species-specific page? Lidocaine Topical 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.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|
| 0.25–2 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.246 | 0.25-2.0 mg/kg i.v. slowly in 0.25-0.5 mg/kg boluses followed by a constant rate i.v. infusion of |
| 0.25–0.5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.246 | 0.25-2.0 mg/kg i.v. slowly in 0.25-0.5 mg/kg boluses followed by a constant rate i.v. infusion of 0.01-0.04 mg/kg/min. |
| 0.5–1 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: Loading dose of 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, followed by 10-20 mcg/kg/min |
| 0.6–1.2 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | (0.6-1.2 mg/kg/hr) IV CRI. |
| 4.4 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Epidural: 4.4 mg/kg of 2% solution. |
| 0.25–0.75 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | 0.25-0.75 mg/kg IV slowly if there has been no response. |
| 0.1–0.4 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.477 | • Antiarrhythmic: Start with 0.1-0.4 mg/kg initially and then increase to |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.