My dog is drowsy after flea treatment and steroids. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal for steroids to cause these changes in behavior. You will also likely notice that he eats more, drinks more and needs to urinate more. This is all normal and he will be back to normal after the medication is finished. Below is a link to more information about the side effects of steroids in dogs. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/steroid-treatment-long-term-effects-in-dogs I hope that helps and all is well with Pugsley.

Hello. No, these medications generally do not cause a lack of energy. I wonder if she just knows she needs to rest to get over her infection. As long as she seems to be healing, keep her on her medications & perhaps discuss this with your veterinarian on Monday. I hope Chicken Noodle ( great name ) is feeling better soon & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Lua. Yes, a general loss of energy is a common side effect of prednisone. This should pass after she goes off the steroid. It's good that she is eating and drinking, and I would continue to monitor her. I hope this helps!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Luna. It's ok that you put the topical flea medication on her. You can see some lethargy after a vaccine, and she should be back to normal by tomorrow. I hope this helps!

Lethargy is a very general sign of illness in dogs, and can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. Lethargy isn't a side effect of Frontline, so I'm suspecting that it may be to to a medical illness. As long as Scout is eating and drinking normally as well as going to the bathroom normally, I would keep an eye on her for now. Should she still be lethargic in 48 hours, then I would be concerned and take her into the vet for an exam. If she stops eating and drinking, and develops other signs such as vomiting or diarrhea, then I would take her into a vet right away. I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If there is evidence of lethargy in a dog with a history of Addisons disease, it is always best to make sure that there is nothing to worry about in terms of disease control. It is possible that this is nothing to worry about. However, given the possibility of this being related to the Addisons disease history, I recommend that if this continues, you have Bonnie evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

The lethargy could be caused by the cortisone injection, the itchiness and biting could be due to an anal gland problem or allergies in most cases, if it is not the anal glands then the cortisone injection should help. if he remains extremely lethargic you will need to take him back to the vet urgently.