Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable is used in cat for Allergic dermatitis / asthma / IBD. Routes documented in cat: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Depo-Medrol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2–5 mg/kg | Once; may repeat q4-8 weeks if needed | Single injection; effect 2-6 weeks | Allergic dermatitis / asthma / IBD | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 20 mg total (IM).
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Depot formulation providing prolonged glucocorticoid effect lasting 2-6 weeks. Suppresses inflammation and immune-mediated conditions.
Prolonged adrenal suppression. Cannot titrate dose once injected. Risk of iatrogenic Cushing's with repeated use. Diabetogenic in cats.
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? Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable 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.