Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Thiamylal is used in cat for Induction of general anesthesia. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamylal in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bio-Tal, Surital
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 8–15 mg/kg | Single dose (induction) | Single IV bolus for induction | Induction of general anesthesia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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Ultra-short-acting thiobarbiturate that enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset general anesthesia. Highly lipophilic with redistribution-dependent recovery.
Perivascular injection causes severe tissue necrosis. Respiratory depression and apnea common. Sighthounds (greyhounds) have prolonged recovery due to low body fat. Largely replaced by propofol.
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? Thiamylal 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.