High-potency topical glucocorticoid with minimal systemic absorption. Reduces airway inflammation, bronchial hyperreactivity, and mucus production by suppressing inflammatory cytokines and eicosanoids in airway tissue.
At a glance
Class
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)
Storage
Store at room temperature; shake MDI before each use; store with mouthpiece down; discard after labeled number of actuations
Dosing
Used for chronic bronchitis and eosinophilic airway disease in dogs
Gold standard for chronic feline asthma management (controller therapy)
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This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet.
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Respiratory signs and frequency of rescue inhaler useBody weightACTH stimulation test with high-dose long-term use
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No documented interactions.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
›What is Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled)?
Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) is a inhaled corticosteroid (ics) used in pets. High-potency topical glucocorticoid with minimal systemic absorption. Reduces airway inflammation, bronchial hyperreactivity, and mucus production by suppressing inflammatory cytokines and eicosanoids in airway tissue.
›What is Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) used for in pets?
Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) is used in veterinary medicine for: Used for chronic bronchitis and eosinophilic airway disease in dogs; Gold standard for chronic feline asthma management (controller therapy).
›What is the Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) dose for dogs?
For dogs, Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) is typically dosed as follows — Used for chronic bronchitis and eosinophilic airway disease in dogs: 44–220 mcg Inhalation q12h. Always consult your veterinarian for a dose tailored to your pet's weight, age, and condition.
›What is the Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) dose for cats?
For cats, Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) is typically dosed as follows — Gold standard for chronic feline asthma management (controller therapy): 44–110 mcg Inhalation q12h. Always consult your veterinarian for a dose tailored to your pet's weight, age, and condition.
›Does Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) need a prescription?
Yes. Fluticasone Propionate (Inhaled) is a prescription medication and should only be administered under veterinary supervision.
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This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before administering any medication to your pet.
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References
The PetCare.AI drug reference is built from 13 authoritative sources cited across 580 drug monographs.
Textbooks & handbooks — 5
- Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook
- Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology
- Merck Veterinary Manual
- NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Riviere & Papich)
Clinical guidelines & consensus — 4
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Guidelines
- AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines
- ASPCA Poison Control Guidelines
- RECOVER CPR Guidelines
Journals & peer-reviewed studies — 2
- EPIC Study (J Vet Intern Med 2016)
- JVIM FAT CAT Study
Regulatory & approvals — 1
- CDSCO Veterinary Drug Approval Registry (1969–2026)
Databases — 1
- Washington State University VCPL MDR1 Database