Prednisolone for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Prednisolone is used in horse for Inflammatory conditions, recurrent airway obstruction. Routes documented in horse: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Delta-Cortef, Prelone
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q24h | Taper over 1-2 weeks | Inflammatory conditions, recurrent airway obstruction | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription. Suppresses inflammatory and immune responses at multiple levels.
Side effects & warnings
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 horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone dosing in other species
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 horse — 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.