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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.
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Can a dog get off Prednisone?
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.
How long should a dog take Prednisone?
i pill or 1 doce putting a light dog like that on people medicine can be very dangerous
Can your dog take flagyl and prednisone at the same time?
Should I stop taking chlorpheniramine if I am now taing prednisone.
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 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.
Should dragons be kept as pets?
if you do, you may get burned... should a DOG be kept as a "pet"?
How much prednisone do you give your 17 lb dog for allergies and itching and rash how much to start with and how long to taper it down?
Administration of this drug to a dog should only be undertaken under the auspices of a qualified vet (animal doctor).
Can a human use dog Prednisone?
Yes
Is 25 mg Prednisone twice daily safe for a 100 lb dog?
No medication should be given to your dog unless your Vet has recommended or prescribed it. Prednisone and other steroids have undesirable side-effects, but the benefit MAY outweigh the risks in your dog's case. Best to contact your Vet with any questions about your dog's medications.
Can prednisone and carprofen be given at same time to a dog with stiffness and pain?
No. In fact, you should wait at least one week after the last dose of carprofen (Rimadyl) before starting prednisone, or another NSAID.
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.
