Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic is used in cats for Anterior uveitis. Routes documented in cats: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pred Forte, Omnipred
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Monitor IOP with chronic use | q6h until clinical improvement, then taper | Variable | Anterior uveitis | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1424 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1397, Prednisolone Ophthalmic monograph; 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5–1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.356 | 0.5-1 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h; taper to 0.5 mg/ kg q48h. |
| 1–2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.356 | 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h, tapering slowly to 0.5-1 mg/kg q48h (for many conditions this will tak |
| 0.5–1 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.356 | 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h, tapering slowly to 0.5-1 mg/kg q48h (for many conditions this will take 6 months). |
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Most potent topical ophthalmic corticosteroid. Acetate ester penetrates intact corneal epithelium better than phosphate salt. Suppresses ocular inflammation.
Shake well (suspension). DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers. Gold standard for anterior uveitis. Prolonged use causes cataracts and glaucoma. Monitor IOP.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic dose range in cats, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Monitor IOP with chronic use q6h until clinical improvement, then taper. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in cats: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic is indicated in cats for: Anterior uveitis.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Shake well (suspension). DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers. Gold standard for anterior uveitis. Prolonged use causes cataracts and glaucoma. Monitor IOP.
Why a species-specific page? Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic 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.
| 15–30 |
| IV |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.695 |
| • Shock (effectiveness of this use is controversial): 15-30 mg/kg IV (repeat in |
| 1–2 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.695 | • CNS trauma: 15-30 mg/kg IV, taper to 1-2 mg/kg q12h. |
| 1 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.695 | • Anti-inflammatory: 1 mg/kg/day IV. |
| 0.25–0.5 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.695 | • Replacement therapy: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg/day IV. |
| 10 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.695 | • Intermittent treatment (pulse therapy) of pemphigus foliaceus: 10 mg/kg IV. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.