Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Propofol Constant Rate Infusion is dosed at 0.1–0.3 mg/kg/min IV CRI after induction bolus (4-8mg/kg) in cats, per Campagna I, Schwarz A, Keller S, Bettschart-Wolfensberger R, Mosing M. Comparison of the effects of propofol or alfaxalone for anaesthesia induction and maintenance on respiration in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2015;42(5):484-492. doi:10.1111/vaa.12231 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1111 (2026-08-01).. Propofol Constant Rate Infusion is used in cats for Total IV anesthesia/Short procedure maintenance. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol Constant Rate Infusion in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: PropoFlo CRI
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg/min | CRI after induction bolus (4-8mg/kg) | Short procedures only in cats; avoid daily repeated use (Heinz body anemia) | Total IV anesthesia/Short procedure maintenance | Strong | Campagna I, Schwarz A, Keller S, Bettschart-Wolfensberger R, Mosing M. Comparison of the effects of propofol or alfaxalone for anaesthesia induction and maintenance on respiration in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2015;42(5):484-492. doi:10.1111/vaa.12231 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1111 (2026-08-01). |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.1–0.3 mg/kg/min CRI after induction bolus (4-8mg/kg). CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your cat's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
GABA-A receptor agonist providing continuous plane of anesthesia without accumulation during prolonged procedures. Rapid onset and recovery.
Heinz body anemia in cats with repeated daily use (>3 days). Hypotension and apnea common. Strict aseptic technique — lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol Constant Rate Infusion dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.1–0.3 mg/kg/min CRI after induction bolus (4-8mg/kg). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol Constant Rate Infusion in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol Constant Rate Infusion in cats include: Short procedures only in cats; avoid daily repeated use (Heinz body anemia). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol Constant Rate Infusion is indicated in cats for: Total IV anesthesia/Short procedure maintenance.
These are general warnings for Propofol Constant Rate Infusion across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Heinz body anemia in cats with repeated daily use (>3 days). Hypotension and apnea common. Strict aseptic technique — lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth.
Why a species-specific page? Propofol Constant Rate Infusion 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.