Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Radioactive Iodine I-131 is used in cat for Hyperthyroidism (curative). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Radioactive Iodine I-131 in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: I-131
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0 mg/kg | Single dose (variable mCi) | Single treatment | Hyperthyroidism (curative) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Radioactive iodine concentrated by thyroid tissue. Beta radiation destroys hyperplastic/neoplastic thyroid cells while sparing normal tissue.
Gold standard for feline hyperthyroidism (95% cure rate with single dose). Requires licensed facility and isolation period (1-4 weeks). Hypothyroidism risk (<5%). No daily medication needed.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Radioactive Iodine I-131 pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.