Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fludrocortisone is dosed at 0.01–0.02 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Part A, printed p.169 (corpus page 185), Fludrocortisone > DOSES > Cats — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Fludrocortisone is used in cats for Hypoadrenocorticism (rare in cats). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fludrocortisone in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Florinef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | q12-24h | Lifelong; monitor electrolytes | Hypoadrenocorticism (rare in cats) | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Part A, printed p.169 (corpus page 185), Fludrocortisone > DOSES > Cats — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.2 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.361 | • 0.1-0.2 mg/cat q24h PO. To test for primary aldosteronism, administer 0.05 mg/ F |
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Synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion at the distal tubule. Also has glucocorticoid activity.
Monitor electrolytes (Na/K ratio). Dose escalation over time is common. May cause PU/PD, weight gain, hypertension. Used for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fludrocortisone dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.01–0.02 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fludrocortisone in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fludrocortisone in cats include: Lifelong; monitor electrolytes. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fludrocortisone is indicated in cats for: Hypoadrenocorticism (rare in cats).
These are general warnings for Fludrocortisone across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor electrolytes (Na/K ratio). Dose escalation over time is common. May cause PU/PD, weight gain, hypertension. Used for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's).
Why a species-specific page? Fludrocortisone 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.