Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Prednisolone is dosed at 0.5–2 mg/kg PO q12h in ferrets, per Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.858 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.858' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.846; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.846. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280. Prednisolone is used in ferrets for Insulinoma management. Routes documented in ferrets: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone in ferrets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Delta-Cortef, Prelone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q12h | Insulinoma management | Strong | Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.858 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.858' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.846; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.846. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.265 | lymphoma; anti-inflammatory: 1-2 mg/kg p.o. q24h; postoperative management of adrenalectomy: 0.25-0.5 mg/ kg p.o. q12h, taper to |
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.
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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 ferrets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone dose range in ferrets, with cited source references: PO 0.5–2 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone in ferrets: PO.
Prednisolone is indicated in ferrets for: Insulinoma management.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone across species; consult the ferret 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 ferrets — 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.