Beclomethasone for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Beclomethasone is used in cat for Feline asthma (maintenance). Routes documented in cat: Inhalation. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Beclomethasone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: QVAR
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 0 mg/kg | q12h via MDI with spacer | Long-term | Feline asthma (maintenance) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Topically acting corticosteroid reducing airway inflammation, edema, and mucus production. Minimal systemic absorption when inhaled.
Side effects & warnings
Used for chronic feline asthma with spacer device. Less systemic effects than oral steroids. Oropharyngeal fungal infection possible. Takes days-weeks for full effect.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Respiratory drugs with cat dosing
Why a species-specific page? Beclomethasone 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.