You should check with the vet to be on the safe side, but some vets say a MAXIMUM of 1 mg. per 10 lbs of weight, on a twice daily dosage (every 12 hours). A lot of it depends on how serious the problem is, since it may not require a lot of Prednisone to alleviate your pet's symptoms or a less dangerous drug may be able to be used.
Never give your animals any prescription medications or otherwise without qualified professional supervision.
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.
None, unless prescribed by a vet.
A very serious, severe and permanent diet; also daily sports.
Talk to your personal physician about this.
1400 if your dieting 2000 if your not dieting.
Here's a site that discusses dosing, uses, side effects, and other issues that you will want to discuss with your physician: http://www.medicinenet.com/prednisone/article.htm
children 6 yrs-14yrs should have .45 grams per pound of body weight
about 1500 - more if you do exercise
205-230 grams per day! (about 1/2 a pound)
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There is no cut and dry answer to this question. It completely depends on your current daily caloric intake and your activity lever. However, a pound is 3500 calories. So, by cutting back 500 calories a day, you can expect to lose a pound a week.
1 pound of fat = 3500 calories