Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed to treat a variety of conditions in dogs, ranging from allergies to autoimmune diseases. However, if your dog has been on prednisone for a while, stopping the medication abruptly can cause some serious side effects. It’s crucial...
On day 14, 90% of owners (28/31) reported at least 1 change in their dog's behavior including polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and/or polypnea as the most common changes noted. Overall, 61% (19/31) of owners reported an increase in filling of the water bowl over baseline and one...
Unfortunately, clinical signs can progress over the span of a few weeks to several months in most cases. The overall prognosis is poor because there is no cure. Therapy with aminocaproic acid, n-acetylcysteine,prednisone for dogs, and vitamin supplements may possibly help slow the progression of ...
Therapy requires the use of immunosuppressant or immunomodulators. Prednisone, prednisolone and methylprednisolone are commonly used in the treatment of pemphigus. Initially it is recommended a dose of 2.2 to 4.4 mg/kg, every 24 hours, for all three drugs. If therapeutic response is seen in 14 ...
Cytopoint is widely used for canine atopic dermatitis—an immune-mediated condition causing itching and skin inflammation. While Cytopoint is often praised for its rapid relief without relying on steroids, many pet parents have questions about the long-t
My dogs symptoms are stomach gurgling really loud and he just isn't himself. This has been 1 month today. He had a stomach ultra sound, X-rays, blood work and urinalysis. All results were normal. He is on prednisone, metronidazole,sucralfate, tylan, and pepcid. He hasn't shown any imp...
diminished hearing, possible drug interaction (weakness, confusion, incoordination and “seizure-like” activity while being treated concurrently with metronidazole, prednisone, and trimethoprim sulfa), increase in destructive behavior in a dog with separation anxiety, anorexia, anemia, stiffness and polydi...
It's crucial for dog owners to administer allergy medications cautiously, ensuring the correct dosage based on their dog's body weight. Consulting with a veterinarian is necessary to determine the most appropriate treatment plan and to monitor the effectiveness of the chosen allergy medication. ...
She is now on prednisone, famotidine and melatonin. I feel very blessed to have such an amazing veterinarian. She is so willing to do what ever it takes to get Coal healthy and keep her there. She has been spending time reading about the latest treatments and the best protocols for IMHA...
. The good news is that the pee breaks are manageable once you figure everything out, as there are many products out there that can help. Below you’ll find several tips on how to deal with the constant flow of pee that you might have to deal with older dogs or dogs on Prednisone....