How much prednisone should I give my Cat?
Common dosages for prednisone and prednisolone in dogs in cats are 0.5 mg/lb for anti-inflammatory effects 1 mg/lb to suppress the immune system (cats may require even higher doses) What to Do If You Miss a Dose
What’s the difference between prednisone and prednione for cats?
A cat’s liver processes prednisone, turning it into prednisolone. Prednisolone for cats is prescribed to kitties with weak or compromised livers. Prednisolone is preferred for use in cats over prednisone because there is some question if cats are able to convert it to prednisolone. Why would someone use prednisone or prednisolone for cats?
What kind of medicine can you give a cat?
Prednisone (or prednisolone) is a drug you may be familiar with for human use. It is also commonly used for animals such as dogs or cats. In this AnimalWised article on prednisone for cats, we explain what prednisone is used for and look at the dosage and side effects of this medication for cats.
What’s the best way to store prednisone for cats?
Cats also have a limited ability to convert prednisone into prednisolone, so prednisolone is the preferred medication in this species. Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. The correct dosage of prednisone and prednisolone depends on the condition being treated and how the patient responds to the medication.
How often should I give my Cat prednisone?
For example, a cat who receives treatment for an autoimmune condition may require up to 3 mg of prednisone per pound of the cat’s weight per day. Typically, however, it is administered at 1 mg per pound. Cats should generally not be on a long-term treatment with prednisone, as it can have dangerous side effects in the long run.
Prednisolone and prednisone are two slightly different things. Many asthma cat parents talk about using prednisone to treat their feline but it’s more likely that prednisolone has been prescribed.
Can you give prednisone to a cat with cancer?
Prednisone is also useful in the treatment of autoimmune conditions because it is an immunosuppressant. Vets will prescribe a somewhat higher dose of prednisone for cats suffering from autoimmune disorders, including cancer.
How much prednisolone do you give a cat with IBD?
My 8 year old female cat, Tabby was diagnosed with IBD about three weeks ago. Her weight is 7.3 pounds. The specialist vet told me that Tabby’s biopsies were interpreted as “moderate”, and she needs to take 0.25ml liquid Prednisolone twice daily until June to control her IBD. So tabby take 0.50ml a day liquid Prednisolone.
