Prednisolone Sodium Succinate Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses By Weight
Important Safety Information
Intravenous dose should be given slowly over 30-60 seconds in horses.
Use with caution in animals with diabetes, infections, or gastrointestinal ulcers.
Effectiveness for treating shock has not been established in horses.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 693-694
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs & Cats | Shock | IV | 15-30 mg/kg | Repeat in 4-6 hours |
| CNS trauma | IV | 15-30 mg/kg | Taper to 1-2 mg/kg q12h | |
| Anti-inflammatory | IV | 1 mg/kg | Daily | |
| Replacement therapy | IV | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg | Daily | |
| Pulse therapy (pemphigus) | IV | 10 mg/kg | Intermittent treatment |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Standard therapy | IM, IV | 0.5-1 mg/kg | Every 12-24 hours |
| Shock treatment | IV | 15-30 mg/kg | Repeat in 4-6 hours |