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Yes they can but have to be weaned off of the prednisone very slowly. This should only be done under your Veterinarian's care. Why is the dog on prednisone in the first place? Some serious diseases & cancers require the dog be on the pred for a long time. This is why this should all be done under your Vet's care.
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How soon can your dog take clavamox after being off prednisone for 2 days?
i am weaning my dog off prednisone the vet order clavamox also baytril for his ear infection
Can your dog take clavamox after 2 days being off of prednisone?
no
How long should my dog be kept on Prednisone?
This will depend greatly on why your dog was started on prednisone. If the prednisone was for a temporary condition, like getting an itchy skin under control, your dog should be weaned off the prednisone within a couple months at most. However, prednisone is also prescribed to treat Cushings disease, which is a permanent condition that requires medication for the rest of the dog's life.
Can you give your dog prednisone over a long period of time?
When giving Prednisone to your dog they have to slowly be taken off of the medication. Do not abruptly stop giving this medication to your pet as it will have serious side effects.
Are dog Prednisone and peoples the same?
I used to get my dog's prednisone filled at the drug store.
How much prednisone do you give a 18 pound dog?
There is no set dose for an 8 pound dog; veterinarians typically prescribe within a certain range based upon the dog's symptoms and what the prednisone is being used to treat. Prednisone is a powerful drug with the potential for serious side effects, particularly in such a small dog. If you believe your dog needs treatment with prednisone, you should make an appointment with your veterinarian for an examination.
Can a human use dog Prednisone?
Yes
Can you give your pet Prednisone and duramax?
Just went to the vet and he switched our dog from duramax to prednisone. They DO NOT mix well. Doing so can severely hurt your dog.
Can your dog take flagyl and prednisone at the same time?
Should I stop taking chlorpheniramine if I am now taing prednisone.
How do you stop a dog from Prednisone?
It depends on how much it ate. If it ate a 5 mg tablet it probably wont do more than increase its thirst and urination for a day.. if it ate several tablets it could OD and it should be seen by a vet asap.
How many mg of prednisone would be used to treat an allergy in a dog weighing 57 lbs?
Ask your vet. Prednisone is nothing to play around with.
The vet put my dog on prednisone 20mg I can not afford to take him back as asked by the vet but I'm not sure if I should be tapering him off the prednisone the way humans need to?
It depends on the size and weight of your dog. Check with your vet. You do not always have to taper off Prednisaone. If you are only taking it for 5 days it can be prescribed as a 20 mg pill once a day for 5 days. The Vet knows what he is doing, just follow his instructions!
