Dogs may experience a range ofwithdrawal symptomswhen stopping prednisone. These symptoms are the body’s reaction to the sudden decrease in corticosteroids. Common signs includelethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If these symptoms are mild, they can usually be managed at home, but...
Side effectsare unavoidable with high dose prednisone, especially in the long term. Short term side effects include panting, increased thirst & urinating (peeing), weight gain, dehydration, muscle wasting despite larger appetite, increased blood sugar levels, increased risk of bladder & other infectio...
Prednisone is a corticosteroid often used to treat asthma, allergies, and immune-mediated disease. While this is a valuable anti-inflammatory, higher doses should only be used for short periods. Side effects include gastrointestinal problems, increased thirst (and urination), weight gain, and panti...
I do have two others dogs so I will probably be asking you other questions in the future. Thanks, Susan PS: Diego is cream color and while the cdl is primarily on his nose, he does have some pigment issues Dr. Marie replied:Thanks for providing a good picture of Diego's nose: ...