Flumethasone Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle By Weight
Important Safety Information
Note that the manufacturer's label dose is 0.06-0.25 mg per dog per day, and 0.03-0.125 mg per cat per day (approximately 0.01-0.02 mg/kg), but this may be low based on relative potency.
Use with caution in animals with diabetes, infections, or gastrointestinal ulcers.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 361-363
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO, IV, IM, SQ | 0.15-0.3 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| PO (Label) | 0.06-0.25 mg/dog | Daily | |
| Cats | PO, IV, IM, SQ | 0.15-0.3 mg/kg | q12-24h |
| PO (Label) | 0.03-0.125 mg/cat | Daily |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | IM, IV (Expert) | 0.04-0.15 mg/kg | Single dose |
| IM, IV (Label) | 1.25-2.5 mg/animal | Single dose | |
| Cattle | IM, IV (Expert) | 0.04-0.15 mg/kg | Single dose |
| IM, IV (Label) | 1.25-5 mg/animal | Single dose | |
| Horses | Intra-articular | 6-10 mg per joint | - |