Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Topical is used in cats for Mild pruritus. Routes documented in cats: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Topical in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cortisone-10
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | See the cited source for the printed regimen | 1 to 4 times daily initially, then taper | 7-14 days | Mild pruritus | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1441 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1414, Hydrocortisone, Topical monograph spanning p.1414-1415; 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 |
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Low-potency topical glucocorticoid providing mild anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. Minimal systemic absorption.
OTC availability. Lowest potency topical steroid. Suitable for mild inflammation, sensitive areas. Licking/ingestion can cause systemic effects in small animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydrocortisone Topical dose range in cats, with cited source references: Topical See the cited source for the printed regimen 1 to 4 times daily initially, then taper. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrocortisone Topical in cats: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Hydrocortisone Topical in cats include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Hydrocortisone Topical is indicated in cats for: Mild pruritus.
These are general warnings for Hydrocortisone Topical across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTC availability. Lowest potency topical steroid. Suitable for mild inflammation, sensitive areas. Licking/ingestion can cause systemic effects in small animals.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone Topical 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.