Why is my dog biting his tail and peeing inside after prednisone?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Danny. I'm sorry he has hives. Excessive drinking and urination are common side effects of prednisone, so this is to be expected. Once he has finished his course of prednisone, the side effects should go away. I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely due to increased appetite which is a very common side effect observed with prednisone. I highly recommend that you let your veterinarian know so that his prednisone dose is perhaps modified. Good luck and have a great day!

Hello there. While there are several types of shots that can be called allergy injections, it sounds like Uno might be receiving a steroid injection to help with her itching. Some common side effects from steroids are excessive hunger and excessive thirst. The increased water intake can increase urination and come sometimes lead to accidents in the house. While steroids can be a very effective treatment for allergies, there are other treatment options that you can discuss with your veterinarian.

Yes, prednisone can cause UTI, he will need an antibiotic course to clear the infection, stopping the prednisone alone won't solve the infection. prednisone should never be stopped at once, it should be tapered off slowly, you will need to consult your vet for this.

Typically, Prednisone does not cause the urine to become sweet smelling. I would recommend having Earl's urine tested to see if there are any abnormalities that need to be addressed. High levels of glucose in the urine can give off a sweet odor sometimes. It would be best to have his urine tested so that treatment can be initiated early on before the potential problem becomes worse. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Yes, this is a common side effect of this medication. Temaril-P contains prednisolone, which is a steroid - this is very effective at relieving allergy-related itching as well as a variety of other conditions, but it often causes increased thirst and urination as a side effect. In some dogs, this can be severe enough to cause urinary accidents in the house. This isn't dangerous at all, but can definitely be annoying for dog owners! I would recommend calling your veterinarian in the morning to let them know that Marley is having this problem. He/she may recommend reducing her dose to decrease the chance of further accidents.

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.