Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is dosed at 5–15 ml/kg IV Single IV infusion; max rate 5ml/kg/hr for cats in cats, per Oxyglobin FDA Product Label; JVECC Feline Transfusion Review. Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is used in cats for Acute anemia (when blood products unavailable). Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Oxyglobin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–15 ml/kg | Single IV infusion; max rate 5ml/kg/hr for cats | Single infusion at slower rate than dogs; volume overload higher risk in cats | Acute anemia (when blood products unavailable) | Weak | Oxyglobin FDA Product Label; JVECC Feline Transfusion Review |
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Polymerized bovine hemoglobin solution that carries and delivers oxygen independent of red blood cells. Universal compatibility — no cross-matching required.
Causes discoloration of mucous membranes, sclera, and urine (interferes with SpO2 monitoring). Volume overload risk. Short half-life (~18-43 hours). Supply intermittent.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 5–15 ml/kg Single IV infusion; max rate 5ml/kg/hr for cats. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) in cats include: Single infusion at slower rate than dogs; volume overload higher risk in cats. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) is indicated in cats for: Acute anemia (when blood products unavailable).
These are general warnings for Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes discoloration of mucous membranes, sclera, and urine (interferes with SpO2 monitoring). Volume overload risk. Short half-life (~18-43 hours). Supply intermittent.
Why a species-specific page? Oxyglobin (Hemoglobin Glutamer) 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.