Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Succimer (DMSA) is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q8h for 5 days, then q12h for 14 days in cats, per Talcott P. New and Used Topics in Toxicology. Presented at: Proceedings: Western Veterinary Conference; 2008. PMID: 38207287 — Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.772 (2026-08-01).. Succimer (DMSA) is used in cats for Lead poisoning. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Succimer (DMSA) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chemet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q8h for 5 days, then q12h for 14 days | 19 days total per course | Lead poisoning | Weak | Talcott P. New and Used Topics in Toxicology. Presented at: Proceedings: Western Veterinary Conference; 2008. PMID: 38207287 — Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.772 (2026-08-01). |
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Forms water-soluble chelates with lead, mercury, and arsenic, promoting urinary excretion of heavy metals.
May cause GI upset. Monitor renal and hepatic function. Ensure adequate hydration. May also chelate essential minerals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Succimer (DMSA) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q8h for 5 days, then q12h for 14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Succimer (DMSA) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Succimer (DMSA) in cats include: 19 days total per course. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Succimer (DMSA) is indicated in cats for: Lead poisoning.
These are general warnings for Succimer (DMSA) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause GI upset. Monitor renal and hepatic function. Ensure adequate hydration. May also chelate essential minerals.
Why a species-specific page? Succimer (DMSA) 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.