Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg IM Once; may repeat in 2-4 weeks in cats, per VETALOG PARENTERAL - Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension [US Product Label]. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1298 (2026-08-01).. Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is used in cats for Allergic dermatitis / eosinophilic granuloma complex. Routes documented in cats: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Kenalog, Vetalog
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Once; may repeat in 2-4 weeks | Single injection; effect 1-3 weeks | Allergic dermatitis / eosinophilic granuloma complex | Moderate | VETALOG PARENTERAL - Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension [US Product Label]. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1298 (2026-08-01). |
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Synthetic glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory activity and negligible mineralocorticoid effect. Depot form provides sustained release over 1-3 weeks.
Iatrogenic Cushing's risk with repeated use. Skin atrophy at injection site. Avoid in diabetic patients — hyperglycemia risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable dose range in cats, with cited source references: IM 0.1–0.2 mg/kg Once; may repeat in 2-4 weeks. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in cats: IM.
Cited course lengths for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable in cats include: Single injection; effect 1-3 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is indicated in cats for: Allergic dermatitis / eosinophilic granuloma complex.
These are general warnings for Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Iatrogenic Cushing's risk with repeated use. Skin atrophy at injection site. Avoid in diabetic patients — hyperglycemia risk.
Why a species-specific page? Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable 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.