Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Budesonide Oral is used in cat for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Budesonide Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Entocort EC, Ortikos
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg per cat | q24h | 4-8 weeks, then taper | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 3 mg total (PO).
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Potent glucocorticoid with high first-pass hepatic metabolism, providing topical anti-inflammatory effect on GI mucosa with reduced systemic bioavailability.
Fewer systemic corticosteroid effects than prednisone but not zero. Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Monitor for adrenal suppression with prolonged use.
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? Budesonide Oral 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.