Budesonide Dosing for dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Information
Dose interval may be increased to every 24 hours when condition improves.
For cats, doses of 0.5 to 0.75 mg per cat per day are administered by reformulating capsules.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 111-112
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 0.125 mg/kg | q8-12h | May increase to q24h when condition improves |
| PO (Capsules) |
Weight-based capsule dosing: 3-7 kg: 1 mg every 24 hours 7-15 kg: 2 mg every 24 hours 15-30 kg: 3 mg every 24 hours >30 kg: 5 mg every 24 hours |
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| Cats | PO | 0.125 mg/kg | q8-12h | 0.5-0.75 mg per cat per day using reformulated capsules |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | No dose has been reported for large animals | |||
| Cattle | No dose has been reported for large animals | |||
| Pigs | No dose has been reported for large animals | |||