Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fluticasone is used in cat for Feline asthma (maintenance). Routes documented in cat: Inhalation. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fluticasone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flovent, Flixotide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 0 mg/kg | 110-220 mcg via MDI q12h | Long-term | Feline asthma (maintenance) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.