I used to get my dog's prednisone filled at the drug store.
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.
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.
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.
i am weaning my dog off prednisone the vet order clavamox also baytril for his ear infection
Should I stop taking chlorpheniramine if I am now taing prednisone.
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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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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.
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Ask your vet. Prednisone is nothing to play around with.