Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is used in cats for IV catheter placement. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EMLA Cream, LMX
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | Dose unit: small area application only | Single application 20-30 min before procedure | Apply small amount to limited area; onset 20-30 min | IV catheter placement | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; AAFP Pain Guidelines |
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Eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine that penetrates intact skin, blocking sodium channels in dermal nociceptors for localized anesthesia.
Methemoglobinemia risk in cats from prilocaine metabolite. Limit application area and duration. Do not apply to open wounds. Onset 30-60 minutes on intact skin.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical Dose unit: small area application only Single application 20-30 min before procedure. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in cats include: Apply small amount to limited area; onset 20-30 min. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is indicated in cats for: IV catheter placement.
These are general warnings for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Methemoglobinemia risk in cats from prilocaine metabolite. Limit application area and duration. Do not apply to open wounds. Onset 30-60 minutes on intact skin.
Why a species-specific page? Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) 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.