Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cortisone Acetate is used in dog for Adrenal insufficiency replacement. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cortisone Acetate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cortone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term replacement; dose based on clinical signs | Adrenal insufficiency replacement | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inactive prodrug converted to cortisol (hydrocortisone) in the liver. Provides both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activity for adrenal replacement.
Low potency glucocorticoid. Primarily used for adrenal insufficiency replacement. PU/PD, polyphagia at higher doses. Requires hepatic conversion.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cortisone Acetate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.