Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tiletamine-Zolazepam is dosed at 9.7–15.8 mg/kg IM Single dose in cats, per TELAZOL - Tiletamine Hydrochloride and Zolazepam Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, for Solution [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3ef51363-2236-40aa-bf32-601c9f1c722a — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1265 (2026-08-01).. Tiletamine-Zolazepam is used in cats for Immobilization, short procedures. Routes documented in cats: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiletamine-Zolazepam in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Telazol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 9.7–15.8 mg/kg | Single dose | Prolonged recovery (zolazepam) | Immobilization, short procedures | Strong |
| TELAZOL - Tiletamine Hydrochloride and Zolazepam Hydrochloride Injection, Powder, for Solution [US Product Label for Dogs and Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2019. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3ef51363-2236-40aa-bf32-601c9f1c722a — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1265 (2026-08-01). |
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Tiletamine is a dissociative NMDA antagonist providing anesthesia; zolazepam is a benzodiazepine providing muscle relaxation and reducing emergence reactions.
Controlled substance (CIII). Prolonged recovery in cats (zolazepam component). Causes pain at IM injection site. Cannot titrate once given IM. Avoid in renal/hepatic disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tiletamine-Zolazepam dose range in cats, with cited source references: IM 9.7–15.8 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tiletamine-Zolazepam in cats: IM.
Cited course lengths for Tiletamine-Zolazepam in cats include: Prolonged recovery (zolazepam). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tiletamine-Zolazepam is indicated in cats for: Immobilization, short procedures.
These are general warnings for Tiletamine-Zolazepam across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Controlled substance (CIII). Prolonged recovery in cats (zolazepam component). Causes pain at IM injection site. Cannot titrate once given IM. Avoid in renal/hepatic disease.
Why a species-specific page? Tiletamine-Zolazepam 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.