Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Prednisolone is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part A, Prednisolone, DOSES — Cats: 'Immunosuppression: 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h', printed p.341 (corpus p.357). Prednisolone is used in cats for Anti-inflammatory/Immunosuppressive. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Delta-Cortef, Prelone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | Taper after 7-14 days | Anti-inflammatory/Immunosuppressive | Strong | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed., Part A, Prednisolone, DOSES — Cats: 'Immunosuppression: 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h', printed p.341 (corpus p.357) |
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Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription. Suppresses inflammatory and immune responses at multiple levels.
PU/PD, polyphagia, weight gain, iatrogenic Cushing's. Immunosuppression risk. GI ulceration (especially with NSAIDs). Do not abruptly discontinue after chronic use. Cats require prednisolone (not prednisone).
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 dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Prednisolone in cats include: Taper after 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Prednisolone is indicated in cats for: Anti-inflammatory/Immunosuppressive.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. PU/PD, polyphagia, weight gain, iatrogenic Cushing's. Immunosuppression risk. GI ulceration (especially with NSAIDs). Do not abruptly discontinue after chronic use. Cats require prednisolone (not prednisone).
Why a species-specific page? Prednisolone 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.