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Yesterday, I heard jack crying (like the kind of cry like your finger is caught in the door or you’re in acute pain). I ran out to find him and he was hunched over a little and drawing up his lip crying. I sat down with him and rubbed his face and he
It does sound like some kind of painful reaction. If he is otherwise normal now, I would just continue to monitor him. If it continues, have Jack re-examined by your vet to see if there is a medical cause for the sudden yelping. Side effects of prednisone can include anxiety or restlessness, and I wonder if that could be contributing to the new behavior.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dogs herniated disc was not improving with repeated uses of meta cam we are now trying low dose prednisone over a 10 day period but he still seems uncomfortable can I use the meta cam at the same time or is it best not to. Can he take any other pa
Great question! No, you absolutely CANNOT give a steroid (prednisone) at the same time as a NSAID (Metacam). This is a very big no-no! This can cause huge, life-threatening side effects. He can take a muscle relaxant and/or an opiate along with the steroid. You should also you vet about these medications as they are prescription medications. All these medications work synergistically together. You should also consider acupuncture. It works wonders for these injuries. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Can I stop predinisone for my dog after 5mg a day for 2 days and then 2.5mg a day for 2 days more? The vet said to give it to her 8 months ago for back pain after a bad landing when she jumped off a bed, 5mg for 5 days and half for other 5 days. It h
Hello, prednisone is a steroid that although beneficial for some things it also has alot of side effects and needs to be used carefully and under the instructions from your veterinarian. The dose Kitkat is getting now is higher than most other doses prednisone is used for. It should be fine to stop the medication now after today but monitor her drinking habits and overall activity. If she seems lethargic, not drinking or drinking too much, not eating, then she needs to be seen by her veterinarian immediately. Back injuries can recur, so in the future, before starting medications consult with your veterinarian first. Additionally. even though Kitkat is feeling a lot better, she needs to continue strict rest for at least 2 weeks to allow her back to heal. That is no running, jumping, or rough playing with other dogs. Hope this helps and best of luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Dog with neck pain has been on methacarbamol gabapentin and tramadol for almost a week, just added prednisone 8 hrs ago. Dog seems to be in more pain than before. Whining yelping more since being on it. I know it's anti inflammatory but I read that i
No it is not normal at all. Steroids at this stage won't help, especially if the main suspicion is the one of a disc extrusion in the cervical tract. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical area and potentially followed by surgical treatment may be the only effective treatment option at this stage. More clinical information (breed, age, onset of clinical signs etc etc.) may allow me to provide more specific advice regarding differentials and treatment. Please write again on the forum or request a consultation if you want to discuss the problem any further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My mini dachshund was at the vet this morning and its a suspected slipped disc, he's been given 8 days of pain meds and we must restrict his movement.. Is there anything further I can do to to relieve his pain? Should I expect him to improve in the c
Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. Unfortunately, intervertebral disk disease is the bane of all long backed dogs. The key to recovery is pain medication either in the form of a steroid like prednisone, or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as rimadyl, carprofen, metacam, etc. & STRICK rest. Ace must not jump, run, or be at all active while trying to heal. It can take 3 weeks for the disk to heal. You can apply alternating treatments of heat & cold by warming a sock with rice in the microwave ( make sure it is warm & not hot ), using it on Ace for 10 minutes, then apply a bag of frozen peas for 10 minutes. You can do this twice a day, but make sure there is a towel between the heat & cold, & move the application frequently to prevent hot or too cold spots. If Ace remains painful, you can ask your vet for an appropriate additive to Ace's medication. A muscle relaxant might be appropriate, or additional pain medications in the form of tramadol or gabapentin.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
