Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Prednisolone is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg PO, IM q24-48h in red-eared sliders, per Lawton MP.C. Pain management after surgery. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1999:782. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles). Prednisolone is used in red-eared sliders for Anti-inflammatory. Routes documented in red-eared sliders: PO, IM. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone in red-eared sliders, 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, IM | 2–5 mg/kg | q24-48h | Anti-inflammatory | Weak | Lawton MP.C. Pain management after surgery. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1999:782. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.251 | Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory: 2-5 mg/kg p.o. q24-48h |
| 2–5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.6 | 2-5 mg/kg PO, IM q24-48h |
| 5–10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.8 | 5-10 mg/kg IM, IV, IO |
| 2–5 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.7 | 2-5 mg/kg PO, IM183 Most species/analgesia (chronic pain) |
| 5–10 |
Typical range: 0.2–2.2 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: PO, IM 2–5 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone in red-eared sliders: PO, IM.
Prednisolone is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Anti-inflammatory.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone across species; consult the red-eared slider 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 red-eared sliders — 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.
| IM |
| Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.7 |
| 5-10 mg/kg IM, IV,82 IO69 Most species/shock; brain swelling from hyperthermia; may help reduce nephrocalcinosis |
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.