Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) is used in cat for IV catheter placement. Routes documented in cat: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Topical Anesthetic Spray (Lidocaine-Prilocaine) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: EMLA Cream, LMX
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | 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 |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your cat's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.