Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in cat for Severe metabolic acidosis. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sodium Bicarbonate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: NaHCO3
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–2 mEq/kg | IV slowly | Until pH corrected | Severe metabolic acidosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Provides bicarbonate ions to buffer hydrogen ions. Raises blood pH. Shifts potassium intracellularly. Alkalinizes urine.
Use cautiously — overshoot alkalosis, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, decreased ionized calcium. Paradoxical CNS acidosis. Not routine in CPR. Monitor blood gases and electrolytes.
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? Sodium Bicarbonate 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.