Vetofol 1.0% w/v Emulsion for Injection

The product is indicated for intravenous administration to dogs and cats. The vial
should be shaken thoroughly before opening.
Induction: The induction dose is calculated according to bodyweight and may be
administered to effect over a period of 10 to 40 seconds. Alternatively, the
calculated dose may be given in full as a single bolus. The induction dose is
reduced by the use of premedicants.
The following dose rates are for guidance and in practice the dose rate should be
based on response.
The average induction dose for dogs and cats, either unpremedicated or when
premedicated with a tranquilliser such as acepromazine, is as follows:
Dose rate (mg/kg
bodyweight)
Dose volume (ml/kg
bodyweight)
DogsUnpremedicated6.56.5 ml/10 kgPremedicated4.04.0 ml/10 kgCatsUnpremedicated8.02.0 ml/2.5 kgPremedicated6.01.5 ml/2.5 kg
Maintenance: Where anaesthesia is maintained by incremental injections, the dose
rate will vary between animals. Incremental doses should be given to effect. Doses
of around 1 ml per 4.0 – 8.0 kg bodyweight sustain anaesthesia for periods of up to
5 minutes.
Maintenance by inhalation agents: Where inhalation agents are used to maintain
general anaesthesia, clinical experience indicates that there may be a need to use
a higher initial concentration of inhalation agent than is normally the case following
induction with barbiturate agents such as thiopentone.