Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Betamethasone is used in cats for Eosinophilic granuloma complex (localized). Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Betamethasone in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Celestone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12-24h | 7-14 days | Eosinophilic granuloma complex (localized) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Betamethasone Topical monograph, printed p.1413 (corpus PDF p.1440). [CORRECTED - printed p.127-129 is Betamethasone (Systemic) and carries only DOGS and HORSES rows, no cat and no topical entry.] NOTE - eosinophilic granuloma complex is NOT printed on this page and remains UNSOURCED. ISBN 9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.60 | 0.04 mg/kg i.v. q3wk prn for up to 4 injections. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th editio |
| 0.1–0.2 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.100 | • Anti-inflammatory effects: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg q12-24h PO. |
| 0.2–0.5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.100 | • Immunosuppressive effects: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg q12-24h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
Need the exact dose for your patient?
Enter your cat's weight to check these cited ranges in the calculator — unit and concentration math done for you.
Potent synthetic glucocorticoid reducing inflammation, pruritus, and cell proliferation. Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors modulating gene transcription.
Potent topical steroid — skin atrophy with prolonged use. Systemic absorption possible especially through damaged skin. Avoid occlusive dressings. Use lowest effective potency.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Betamethasone dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Betamethasone in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Betamethasone in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Betamethasone is indicated in cats for: Eosinophilic granuloma complex (localized).
These are general warnings for Betamethasone across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Potent topical steroid — skin atrophy with prolonged use. Systemic absorption possible especially through damaged skin. Avoid occlusive dressings. Use lowest effective potency.
Why a species-specific page? Betamethasone 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.