Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Budesonide Oral is dosed at 0.5–1 mg per cat PO q24h in cats, per Trepanier L. Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease in cats: Rational treatment selection. J Feline Med Surg. 2009;11(1):32-39. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2008.11.011; Willard M. Chronic Small Bowel Diarrhea - Part II. Paper presented at: Southwest Veterinary Symposium: SWVS 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.170 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.142, Budesonide monograph spanning p.142-143; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833. Budesonide Oral is used in cats for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Budesonide Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg per catmax 3 mg total | q24h | 4-8 weeks, then taper | Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) | Moderate | Trepanier L. Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease in cats: Rational treatment selection. J Feline Med Surg. 2009;11(1):32-39. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2008.11.011; Willard M. Chronic Small Bowel Diarrhea - Part II. Paper presented at: Southwest Veterinary Symposium: SWVS 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.170 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.142, Budesonide monograph spanning p.142-143; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.113 | • 0.125 mg/kg q8-12h PO. Dose interval may be increased to every 24 hours |
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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Budesonide Oral dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg per cat q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Budesonide Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Budesonide Oral in cats include: 4-8 weeks, then taper. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Budesonide Oral is indicated in cats for: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
These are general warnings for Budesonide Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Fewer systemic corticosteroid effects than prednisone but not zero. Used for IBD in dogs and cats. Monitor for adrenal suppression with prolonged use.
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 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.