# Kitten Quad

> UK vet app for calculating kitten anesthetic dosages for neutering. (iPhone/iPad app by Elliot Yates.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-quad/id455952335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elliot Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/455952338)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-quad/id455952335/reviews.md

## What is Kitten Quad?

This App enables UK vets to calculate doses of an unlicensed quad anaesthetic combination to carry out early neutering in kittens.

The anaesthetic combination has been used at the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital on thousands of kittens for many years.

The user inputs the mass of the kitten (kg). The volume of each of the following agents is given in mls

Sedator (medetomidine 1mg/ml)
Anesketin (ketamine 100mg/ml)
Buprenodale (buprenorphine 300μg/ml)
Hypnovel (midazolam 10mg/2ml)

For example, a 2kg kitten requires 0.1mls of each drug = total volume 0.4mls by intramuscular injection.

Alternatively, if the user selects methadone (Comfortan 10mg/ml) as the preferred opiate, a 2kg kitten requires 0.08mls of each drug = total volume 0.32mls by intramuscular injection.

The dosing regime is based on body surface area calculations.

The decision, and therefore the responsibility, for prescribing any drug for an animal lies solely with the veterinary surgeon.

David Yates MRCVS
5th August 2011

Last updated 31st December 2014

## Key features

- Calculates anesthetic dosages for kittens
- Supports unlicensed quad anesthetic combinations
- Input kitten weight in kg
- Provides volume in ml for specific agents
- Based on body surface area calculations
- Includes alternative opiate option (methadone)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-quad/id455952335/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2022-11-22*

Love this app! Please don’t ever discontinue it!

### 5/5 — So useful!

*2012-02-08*

Such a useful app. Thanks!

### 5/5 — .

*2011-08-22*

Practical and easy to use!

### 4/5 — Kitten quad

*2011-08-18*

A useful tool for vets familiar with alpha 2 combinations.

## Frequently asked questions about Kitten Quad

### What is Kitten Quad used for?

Kitten Quad is a medical calculator designed for UK veterinarians. It helps calculate the correct dosages of a specific quad anesthetic combination for performing early neutering procedures on kittens.

### How does Kitten Quad calculate dosages?

The app calculates dosages based on the kitten's weight in kilograms. It uses body surface area calculations to determine the precise volume of each anesthetic agent required for administration.

### What anesthetic agents are included in Kitten Quad?

Kitten Quad calculates dosages for Sedator (medetomidine 1mg/ml), Anesketin (ketamine 100mg/ml), Buprenodale (buprenorphine 300μg/ml), and Hypnovel (midazolam 10mg/2ml). It also offers an alternative opiate, methadone (Comfortan 10mg/ml).

### Is Kitten Quad suitable for use outside the UK?

The description specifically mentions that this app enables UK vets to calculate doses. It is designed for the UK veterinary context and may not be applicable or compliant with regulations in other countries.

### What is the age rating for Kitten Quad?

Kitten Quad has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above, likely due to the medical nature of its calculations.

### When was Kitten Quad last updated?

Kitten Quad was last updated on December 31st, 2014. The initial release date was October 24th, 2016.

### Does Kitten Quad have ads?

No, Kitten Quad does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to users.

### What devices does Kitten Quad support?

Kitten Quad is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as available for Android or other platforms.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-10-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor logo branding changes as requested by sponsors.

### 1.2 — 2014-09-05

* Facility to change opiates
* Changed icons for supporting organisations
* Simplified calculator tool

### 1.1 — 2012-01-04

* 20kg limit on mass
* New front page logos
* Minor text alteration

### 1.0 — 2011-08-16

No release notes.

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