Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Sodium Thiosulfate is dosed at 250–500 mg/kg IV Single IV dose in cats, per Hoareau G. Smoke inhalation. Presented at: Pacific Veterinary Conferences; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1193 (2026-08-01).. Sodium Thiosulfate is used in cats for Cyanide poisoning. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sodium Thiosulfate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nithiodote
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 250–500 mg/kg | Single IV dose | Single dose; reassess in 30-60 min | Cyanide poisoning | Weak | Hoareau G. Smoke inhalation. Presented at: Pacific Veterinary Conferences; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1193 (2026-08-01). |
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Provides sulfur substrate for rhodanese enzyme to convert cyanide to thiocyanate, which is renally excreted. Also used topically for cisplatin extravasation.
IV route for cyanide poisoning. Large volume bolus — infuse over 10-20 minutes. Often combined with sodium nitrite or hydroxocobalamin. Low toxicity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sodium Thiosulfate dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 250–500 mg/kg Single IV dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sodium Thiosulfate in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Sodium Thiosulfate in cats include: Single dose; reassess in 30-60 min. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sodium Thiosulfate is indicated in cats for: Cyanide poisoning.
These are general warnings for Sodium Thiosulfate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV route for cyanide poisoning. Large volume bolus — infuse over 10-20 minutes. Often combined with sodium nitrite or hydroxocobalamin. Low toxicity.
Why a species-specific page? Sodium Thiosulfate 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.