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Prednisone Dog Health & Wellness
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My dogs skin is severely dry, and flaking like crazy, and missing hair. I was hoping there is an alternative to Prednisone, and if not, is Prednisone harmful to my dog? The vet he was taken to before, they said it was allergies, but his whole life he
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It is difficult to know this without an examination and it is hard to see it based on this picture. However, based on your description, I think this is possibly due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing his allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely and also needs to be addressed. Prednisone is not likely to be harmful to be used for a short amount of time to help with itch. However, longterm, it can result in chronic side effects. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to some
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 9-1/2 year old Newfoundland went into the vet for a growth in his ear.it came on within 2 weeks. The ear canal was blocked so he developed an ear infection. The vet put him on four tablets of 20Mg prednisone twice a day for ten days. This is day s
Hi there! Thanks for using Boop by Petco! In my professional opinion, this is a much higher dose than what I would use. I normally do not exceed 60mg daily regardless of the size of the dog just because of the potential side effects such as gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding as well as the undesirable side effects you describe. I recommend you bring up your concerns to the prescribing veterinarian who knows the case well, to taper his dose down slowly. It is important to not discontinue or lower too much this medication acutely as problems can arise with this approach. For now, look for any evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding such as black, tarry stools. If observed, let your veterinarian know right away. Good luck with your boy!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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18 pound dog was prescribed two 20mg of prednisone per day (so a total of 40mg of prednisone per day). After 5 days my dog had weak muscles and could barely jump on the bed. He was also panting and tired. Is this normal because it hasn’t been a week
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. That is a very high dose of steroids for a dog his size. This dose will suppress his immune system in addition to all of the side effects that you are noticing at home. Steroids will cause panting, increased thirst, urination and hunger. Some dogs will experience skin and coat changes, muscle weakness/ loss and gastrointestinal ulcers in rare cases. Doses this high are only used to treat severe life threatening conditions. I recommend contacting his veterinarian today to discuss his treatment plan. Typically the steroids are tapered once the primary disease is under control. There are other immunosuppressive drugs available that may have less side effects. Perhaps he would do better on a different medication. However, never stop steroids yourself as they need to be carefully tapered down. I hope this information helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dog was prescribed with prednisone tablets and griseofulvin tablets last Friday for itchy skin. Can I just stop giving her the medicines or should I slowly wean off the meds? If slowly wean off, how do I do it for both the tablets? My dog was giv
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Being tired and thirsty can be linked to the prednisone. Prednisone specifically should not be discontinued abruptly and needs to be tapered slowly. The tapering of the prednisone has to be done carefully and calculated based on the weight of the patient. I recommend you check in with your veterinarian who prescribed the prednisone for the tapering schedule for it as they have all the information they need for this. They can also advice on the other medication. Best of luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Sasha was diagnosed with spondylosis which caused limping and difficulty getting up. She was treated with tramadol, neurotin &prednisone 20 mg/ day for 2 weeks. She had a remarkable recovery but we are trying to wean her off prednisone. She is on pr
Hello, and thank you for using Boop by Petco. This is a great question. Long-term administration of *any* medication will have pros and cons, but in my opinion if the prednisone is keeping Sasha comfortable, she can definitely stay on it long-term. Side effects and concerns associated with prednisone are all dose-dependent, and Sasha's dose of 5mg every other day is an extremely low and safe dose. I would be very comfortable keeping her at this dose long-term, and would not expect any harm to come from it. We have a long list of conditions that are treated with prednisone, and I have many patients who must be on prednisone for life. These patients tend to do great, often on MUCH higher doses than Sasha is receiving. As long as your vet is comfortable with you keeping her on prednisone, go for it! Hope this helps! Feel free to request a consultation if you'd like to discuss Sasha's management in more detail.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
