{"id":327042,"date":"2019-01-16T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=327042"},"modified":"2024-09-19T19:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T23:13:20","slug":"prednisone-and-prednisolone-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/ask-the-vet\/prednisone-and-prednisolone-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Prednisone & Prednisolone for Cats: Usage, Safety, Side Effects & FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

\n Click to Skip Ahead \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/p>\n

\n
\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg> <\/div>\n
\n <\/span>\n \nUses<\/a>
\nAdministration<\/a>
\nPotential Side Effects<\/a>
\nFAQ<\/a>
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A common medication to go out the veterinary door is prednisone. It can be prescribed for nearly every ailment in nearly every animal (including humans!). So, while most cat owners have heard of prednisone or prednisolone, they may not have a complete understanding of these medications. So, read on to find out more about prednisone and prednisolone in cats, including what it\u2019s used for, how it\u2019s given, and potential side effects.<\/p>\n

\"divider<\/p>\n

What Are Prednisone and Prednisolone?<\/h2>\n

Prednisone and prednisolone are two different medications, but they are basically the same thing. They are both synthetic glucocorticoids, or steroids, that are produced in the adrenal glands that have an effect on nearly every tissue in the body. Prednisone is converted into prednisolone in the liver quickly and efficiently in most animals. This is the form that does all the work. Cats don\u2019t fall under the \u201cmost animals\u201d category in this case, though. Instead, they have a difficult time converting prednisone and do better when given prednisolone to start with. From here on out, we refer to the use of prednisolone in cats with this understanding.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc9b \ud83d\ude3a Speak To a Vet Online From the Comfort of Your Couch!<\/div>
\r\n\"PangoVet\"\r\n\r\n

If you need to speak with a vet but can’t get to one, head over to PangoVet<\/b><\/a>. It’s an online service where you can talk to a vet online<\/b> and get the personalized advice you need for your pet \u2014 all at an affordable price!\r\n<\/p>\r\n

Click to Speak With a Vet<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

What Are Prednisone\/Prednisolone Used for in Cats?<\/h2>\n

It was only a slight exaggeration to say that prednisone is prescribed for nearly every ailment, as the uses of prednisone and prednisolone make up a wide and inclusive group.<\/p>\n

That said, the three main uses of prednisolone in cats are as follows:<\/div>
\n