Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ondansetron Injectable is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mg/kg IV q8-12h IV in cats, per Quimby JM, Lake RC, Hansen RJ, Lunghofer PJ, Gustafson DL. Oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous pharmacokinetics of ondansetron in healthy cats. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2014;37(4):348-353. doi:10.1111/jvp.12094 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.984 (2026-08-01).. Ondansetron Injectable is used in cats for Acute vomiting. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ondansetron Injectable in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zofran Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q8-12h IV | As needed | Acute vomiting | Moderate | Quimby JM, Lake RC, Hansen RJ, Lunghofer PJ, Gustafson DL. Oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous pharmacokinetics of ondansetron in healthy cats. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2014;37(4):348-353. doi:10.1111/jvp.12094 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.984 (2026-08-01). |
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5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist. Injectable form for acute nausea/vomiting in hospitalized patients unable to take oral medication.
IV route for acute vomiting/nausea. Often combined with maropitant for refractory vomiting. Constipation possible. QT prolongation at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ondansetron Injectable dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.1–0.5 mg/kg q8-12h IV. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ondansetron Injectable in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Ondansetron Injectable in cats include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ondansetron Injectable is indicated in cats for: Acute vomiting.
These are general warnings for Ondansetron Injectable across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV route for acute vomiting/nausea. Often combined with maropitant for refractory vomiting. Constipation possible. QT prolongation at high doses.
Why a species-specific page? Ondansetron Injectable 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.