Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Prednisolone Oral is dosed at 1–4 mg/kg PO q12-24h, taper over weeks in cats, per Reusch CE. Glucocorticoid therapy. In: Feldman E, Nelson R, Reusch C, Scott-Moncrieff J, Behrend E, eds. Canine and Feline Endocrinology. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:555-577. / 24. Blois SL, Mathews K. Anti-inflammatory therapy. In: Ettinger S, Feldman B, Cote E, eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2017:695-700. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1088 (2026-08-01).. Prednisolone Oral is used in cats for Inflammatory/immune-mediated disease. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Prednis-Tab
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q12-24h, taper over weeks | Variable | Inflammatory/immune-mediated disease | Strong | Reusch CE. Glucocorticoid therapy. In: Feldman E, Nelson R, Reusch C, Scott-Moncrieff J, Behrend E, eds. Canine and Feline Endocrinology. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2015:555-577. / 24. Blois SL, Mathews K. Anti-inflammatory therapy. In: Ettinger S, Feldman B, Cote E, eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2017:695-700. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1088 (2026-08-01). |
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Active glucocorticoid (does not require hepatic conversion unlike prednisone). Preferred in cats (poor prednisone-to-prednisolone conversion).
Preferred over prednisone in cats and patients with hepatic disease. Same side effects as other glucocorticoids: PU/PD, polyphagia, iatrogenic Cushing's.
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 Oral dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–4 mg/kg q12-24h, taper over weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Prednisolone Oral in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Prednisolone Oral is indicated in cats for: Inflammatory/immune-mediated disease.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Preferred over prednisone in cats and patients with hepatic disease. Same side effects as other glucocorticoids: PU/PD, polyphagia, iatrogenic Cushing's.
Why a species-specific page? Prednisolone Oral 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.