# Petpred (Prednisolone) Dose for Dogs & Cats: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Petpred is a 10 mg prednisolone tablet for dogs and cats from Sihil Animal Health, Chennai (India), in strips of 10. No Petpred label dose was found online; UK prednisolone labels give…

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- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Petpred is a 10 mg prednisolone tablet for dogs and cats from Sihil Animal Health, Chennai (India), in strips of 10 [1]. No Petpred label dose was found online; UK prednisolone labels give 0.1–2.0 mg/kg a day for dogs and cats [2].

- Brand: Petpred
- Contains: Prednisolone
- Company: Sihil Animal Health
- Label species: label not available online
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Petpred 10 mg tablet: Prednisolone 10 mg per tablet (reported, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Anti-inflammatory / anti-allergic | 0.1–2 mg/kg [2] | PO | Once daily (morning) · Often 1–3 weeks, then alternate days | Reference — prednisolone |
| Cats | Anti-inflammatory / anti-allergic | 0.1–2 mg/kg [2] | PO | Once daily (evening) · Often 1–3 weeks, then alternate days | Reference — prednisolone |
| Dogs | Allergic itch (anti-inflammatory dose) | 0.5–1 mg/kg [3] | PO | Daily | Reference — prednisolone |
| Cats | Allergic itch (anti-inflammatory dose) | 0.5–1 mg/kg [3] | PO | Daily | Reference — prednisolone |

## Warnings and precautions

- Do not stop prednisolone suddenly after a course; use the lowest effective dose [2].
- Do not use with uncontrolled infections, diabetes, Cushing’s, heart failure, severe kidney disease, corneal or gut ulcers, or in pregnancy [2].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Petpred?

Prednisolone 10 mg per tablet [1].

### What is the Petpred dose?

No brand label dose was found online; UK prednisolone labels give 0.1–2.0 mg/kg a day — morning for dogs, evening for cats [2].

## References

[1] Sihil Petpred 10mg Tablets (Prednisolone) for Dogs and cats — Supertails (retail listing) (2026). https://supertails.com/products/sihil-petpred-10mg-tablets-for-dogs-and-cats
[2] Prednicare 5 mg tablets — SPC — UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate — SPC (reference product) (2026). https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/files/SPC_Documents/SPC_113952.PDF
[3] Corticosteroids in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2024). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/inflammation/corticosteroids-in-animals
[4] Prednidale 25 mg tablets for dogs — SPC — UK Veterinary Medicines Directorate — Dechra SPC (2026). https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/ProductInformationDatabase/files/SPC_Documents/SPC_2974718.PDF

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Numbers in [brackets] cite the references above. For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.
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