Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fluticasone is dosed at 1-2 puffs of 110mcg q12h in cats, per Cohn LA, DeClue AE, Cohen RL, Reinero CR. Effects of fluticasone propionate dosage in an experimental model of feline asthma. J Feline Med Surg. 2010;12(2):91-96. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2009.05.024 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.580 (2026-08-01).. Fluticasone is used in cats for Feline asthma (maintenance). Routes documented in cats: Inhalation. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluticasone in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Flovent, Flixotide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 1-2 puffs of 110mcg q12h | 110-220 mcg via MDI q12h | Long-term | Feline asthma (maintenance) | Strong | Cohn LA, DeClue AE, Cohen RL, Reinero CR. Effects of fluticasone propionate dosage in an experimental model of feline asthma. J Feline Med Surg. 2010;12(2):91-96. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2009.05.024 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.580 (2026-08-01). |
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Potent inhaled corticosteroid with high receptor binding affinity and extensive first-pass metabolism. Reduces airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness.
First-line inhaled steroid for feline asthma (with AeroKat spacer). 110mcg or 220mcg strength typically used in cats. Takes 1-2 weeks for full effect. Minimal systemic effects.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fluticasone dose range in cats, with cited source references: Inhalation 1-2 puffs of 110mcg q12h 110-220 mcg via MDI q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fluticasone in cats: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Fluticasone in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fluticasone is indicated in cats for: Feline asthma (maintenance).
These are general warnings for Fluticasone across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line inhaled steroid for feline asthma (with AeroKat spacer). 110mcg or 220mcg strength typically used in cats. Takes 1-2 weeks for full effect. Minimal systemic effects.
Why a species-specific page? Fluticasone 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.