Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Prednisolone Oral is used in cat for Inflammatory/immune-mediated disease. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.