Is it safe to give my dog carprofen and prednisone at the same time?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lola. Yes, it is generally safe to give these medications together. It is always best to check with her veterinarian though as they will know her personal medical history. I hope this information helps!

No, please don’t use them together. Temaril P has a low dose of prednisone in it and you don’t want to use prednisone with a non- steroidal medication. It could cause side effects including gastric ulcers or could damage the liver or kidneys. It’s safe to use Benadryl for allergies with Carprofen. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Carprofen and Rimadyl are the SAME medication, she should not be taking both as she will overdose. Rimadyl should be given once or twice a day, not 3 times a day. i strongly recommend taking her to a vet ASAP in order to get her on the proper dosage before you make he serious health damage.

If I'm understanding her medication plan correctly, I'm a bit concerned because Metacam and prednisolone should not be given together - this combination of drugs can cause serious side effects such as stomach ulcers and internal bleeding, and I do not know of any veterinarians who would recommend giving both at the same time. I would recommend calling your vet in the morning to clarify the medication instructions, because it could be very dangerous for Peapumpkin to take both of these medications at once.

It’s safe to use the prednisone with the dexamethasone shot, they are in the same class of steroids. I would wait more like 5-7 days between the last prednisone and the Rimadyl. Longer if Toby is prone to stomach upset or diarrhea. When used closely together, these two classes of medications can cause bleeding stomach ulcers.

You can try to "wait out" thee hives, as they may go away by themselves by Monday. In exceptional situations it is possible to give one prednisone injection after a few doses of carprofen, There is always a risk of gastric bleeding, but in the case of the allergy being more prominent or life threatening than the lameness, a one-time prednisone/prednisolone shot can be given. with relatively low risk of gastric bleeding.

There are no drug interactions between omeprazole, carafate and carprofen however, don't give them all together. You would want to give the carprofen either 1 hour prior or 1 hour after giving the others. Carafate and Omeprazole given at the same time as carprofen will inhibit it's absorption. Hope this helps. Best wishes.