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Is it alright to give Prednisone to a dog? My dog is constantly scratching and biting herself so much that blisters have appeared on her skin. I have taken one of my Prednisone pills and gave her 1/2 each day for 3 days. Will this do more harm than good?

Heavens Spirit replied: "Do not give it to your dog......unless prescribed by the Vet. The same goes with any medication for animal......and for human (unless prescribed by physician). No one should take another one's medication, same goes for animals.....one animal should not take human medication or another animals medication unless instructed to do so by the dog's vet."

Jackson A replied: "Prednisone is a steroid. That is for humans only, because it works on the human muscular system. I'd stop if I were you, it might mess up her muscles."

nanlwart replied: "Dosing and drugs for dogs are totally different than people. Don't use people drugs for dogs--go to a vet. If you want to use your pills, at least ask the vet first. Sheesh! You could kill your dog."

RomanceNdreams replied: "you should call your vet. or a 24 hour a day vet line. cortisone can be dangerous to the heart and moods of people, who knows what effect it will have on your pet! be careful. take the pooch to a doc and tell them what treatment you have administered. good luck."

Margaret replied: "It's never a good idea to give human medicine to an animal unless you have first gotten an OK from your veterinarian. The same drug that works well for one species might be toxic for another. Please have your dog looked at by a vet so that her problem can be diagnosed and treated properly."

kbcosp420 replied: "Give your dog a half or quarter of an allergy pill. Most likely your dog is experiencing some sort of allergic reaction to the blisters. Prednisone is a steroid and should definitely not be given to a dog. It probably would not kill the animal, but it would probably do more damage that it's worth. Your dog is allergic to something. Get your dog checked by a vet to assess the situation. For now, a half or quarter of a benedryal tablet should work just fine. Will not harm the dog either."

eshires01 replied: "no, No, NO!!! You do not give your dog your medication for 2 reasons. First, your medication was prescribed to be taken as directed and if you are giving your pills away, you are hurting your own condition. Second, your dog should be prescribed Pred by her Vet for proper dosage. Pred is a steroid and is designed to be started heavily and then tapered off in decreasing dosages for it to work properly... so you are not doing either of you any good. If your dog is scratching and biting herself, she needs to be seen by a Vet to determine WHY. Is it fleas? An allergic reaction to environmental or food substances? You'd do much better by giving her Benedryl in a dose that is comparative to her size until you can get to the Vet."

joyceguz20 replied: "First, Predisone for dogs, when prescribed by a vet usually is used in conjunction with an aantibiotic to help the healing process. You should never give your dog any human medication unless ok'd by your vet (and that's not going to happen) it can cause damage to liver, kidneys, etc., and worse be fatal! You need to have the vet check and diagnose the underling cause of the skin problem it could be allergies or something very serious. Dogs are much more senstive than people think. Depending on the manufacter, we can take some of their meds, i.e., amoxicillian but they can not take ours! Please let the vet do the diagnosing and prescribing. Good luck"

Peek, NEEDS prayers 4 my Mom replied: "yes it will help...1-800-petmeds.com you can order by pill. All you do is give your vets name and number , they never call. I can't really help unless I know these questions. How big is she ? How much does she weigh.. what kind of dog Fleas or ticks. If you have CORN in her food ..DUMP it. BAD BAD BAD for dogs. My dog was on and off for 13 yrs for allergies. How many milligrams is the pill? 5 mil? 10 mil. My lab was 80lbs. he was on it for a month. First day 2 pills..then every other day one pill..the you wean them off."

♫♪ Nekkid Bootie ♪♫ replied: "it may do more harm than good.. expecially since you dont know what's causing her problem. Take your dog to a vet to get her properly diagnosed and treated. Steroids may actually worsen some conditions."

Birddogger replied: "Wait so you're asking after the fact whether or not what you have ALREADY done will hurt your dog? Yes prednisone is given to dogs but it must follow a strict dosage course to be effective. At best you've probably just thrown away those pills, at worst you've caused serious damage to the dog. If you're really, really lucky you've hit the right dosage by dumb luck but it won't do a thing unless you go to the vet and get the proper dosage for your dog and the specific condition, if prednisone is even a proper treatment. Even if it is it will likely have to be accompanied by another type of treatment."

Tact Challenged..... replied: "I know others have said the same thing, but common sense should have told you not to ever give an animal ANY kind of medication if it was not specifically prescribed for THAT animal. Besides, your dog needs to see a vet to find the reason she is scratching & biting herself to the point of blisters. Just taking care of the symptoms is NOT taking care of the problem & yes, you could be doing much more harm than good."

nancy b replied: "Prednisone masks the immune system and should only be used for allergies. If no allergy is present it may seem like your pet is getting better. As soon as it is taken off the pred. It will suffer 10 times worse if not an allergy. I recommend youy see your Vet. Pred. is a steriod and your pet should be weaned of it slowly. Bad move Dud!"

bybers are the best breeders :) replied: "my pom was put on predisone for her skin last yr.it helped but found out it was just dry skin i had her shaved hasnt had a problem since.mine was put on 1 pill every other day vet gave me 50 she still has about 30 left."

Alternatives to prednisone for itchy dog? We rescued a dog about 1.5 yrs ago. She has always been very itchy and on a few different meds. Vet thinks it is probably an allergy of some sort. She has always been on some sort of prednisone or prednisone-like medicine. I have recently been informed of its potentially hazardous affects and want to find an alternative. I have researched a bit and seen info about fatty acids as a substitute. Any other recommendations? Anything would be greatly appreciated. She's so itchy and I don't know what to do.

sistammm12 replied: "one-half tablet of benadrill is what my friends give there dog I think once a day. I always took prednisone for my asthma when I was younger not itching or anything"

jen replied: "My dogs are itchy too. Vet suggested an oatmeal based shampoo. So I bought one that also has aloe in it. I was also bathing my puppies too frequently (once a week). Vet said to bathe every 3-4 weeks. I personally wouldn't want to maintain my dogs on meds for an extended period of time. good luck!"

Annette replied: "Any skin disorder, like in humans, is most often caused by a toxic liver. Years of meds can do this. Research into detoxing the liver and see if the iching stops."

amethyst_dragon69 replied: "Ask your vet about Hydroxyzine, and ask about a Benedryl dose. Fatty acids are good, but don't really do much for itchyness."

trgger23 replied: "My dog has really bad skin and will actually scratch so much that she will give herself bare spots in her fur. I had tried numerous different treatments for her and found the best over the counter treatment for her was weekly oatmeal baths. It sounds so simple, but I promise it does a world of good. I buy the Aveeno brand oatmeal bath at walmart. It is inexpensive and has four packs to a box, so it lasts me a full month. Hope this helps!!"

daa replied: "Have you tried a different food? Corn, soy, and wheat products are common allergens found in many commercial dog foods. Some dogs may also be allergic to a particular protein source (e.g. chicken or beef), so a food with a different protein could help if that's the case. You might want to try a lamb-based food without corn, soy or wheat and see if there's any improvement in the itching. My food-allergic dog has been doing great on Wellness Super-5 mix lamb formula. Check the ingredient labels on treats, too."

Amanda replied: "APPLE CIDER VINEGAR it really works! My yorkie was miserable and we mixed up 1 part ACV and 3 parts water and sprayed on the spots that itch. I worked immediately!"

Should I give my dog Prednisone and Benadryl for Hives? I wanted to ask a question about hives and prednisone. My 5 month old boxer pup came in yesterday with a swollen face and hives. We assumed he had gotten stung by some sort of bug. We had to take him to the emergency vet because he seemed to passout and urninated on himself. The vet gave him a shot of Benadryl and cortisone. His swelling has gone down but we had to make another visit earlier this morning because the hives came back in such big patches. The vet sent us home with prednisone but also a lot of warnings. We have just been treating him with the Benadryl 1mg per pound he is 38 pounds. He seems to be hot always seeking non carpeted surfaces. He also seems to act like he is losing his mind at times. Do you have any suggestions? Should we go ahead and use the prednisone or is it that dangerous? I really appreciate any help you can offer. I don't know anyone else to ask and our vet will not open until tomorrow. The vet told us that this drug is one that would have to be tapered off. You can't just give it to him and when the symptoms end just take him off of it. He has this rash on him now and is sedated because of the Benadryl. The predisone was given by the vet at t dose of 20mg. Bandit is to take 10mg every 12 hours. The vet warned that prednisone can also cause blood in the stool, vomiting and diarreah (sp) Should I risk the extra side-effects?

Side effects of prednisone treatment on my dog? My 9 month old Corgi is taking prednisone for his masticatory muscle myositis. He takes 20 mgs every twelve hours. He's been on it for about a week now. His mouth seems less painfull for him, so I think the treatment is working. I know the common side effects, such as panting, drinking alot and urinating alot. But what about other side effects? Such as the attitude and behavior changes my dog will go though.

How long does it take for the side effects of prednisone (steriod) to wear off in a dog? Hi, We have a German Shepherd Dog who has been prescibed prednisone for an inflamatory condition. Throughout the Course of the drugs he has been unable to stop urinating (i.e. dripping constantly). He finished the course of drugs Sunday and there has been no change in the side effects. Has anyone had a similar experience? How long did the side effects last after you finished the drugs. We're worried he's been permanently damaged. Thanks for any advice...

Is it ok to give my dog prednisone and benadryl at the same time? My boxer had a swollen face due to an allergic reaction yesterday. This morning the vet gave us some prednisone and she was ok all day. After going to the park, she broke out in hives. We gave her the prednisone but i'm not exactly sure if that's what she needed. Should i give her a dose of benadryl as well?? I know she has allergies, and i want her to be as comfortable as possible. Any advice??

john ross replied: "you really need to call and ask the vet. I wouldn't think it would hurt but a check with the vet is always a good idea. Plus you would need to know what dose to give,"

Is Prednisone for my dog the same as the human kind? I took some 20mg for a couple days and lost the rest. My dog has some 20mg and I hoped I could just use them instead. Is it the same breakdown?

W W D replied: "It's the same drug, but shame for depriving your pooch."

SAMI replied: "Very similar not the same."

MICHAEL C replied: "First of all, please PLEASE do not deprive your dog of them if he/she is currently on them as a rapid stopping instead of a gradual decrease like that could cause complete kidney failure and death!!! Same with you...if you must, only use enough to taper yourself off. If you are really in need of corticosteroid therapy see your doctor. In any case, please remember that as far as relief from pain, etc that the steroids give, they are actually more damaging than narcotic medicines in the long term to your body. Please be careful!! Hope that helps. Michael"

akeru1 replied: "I won't go into the ethics or legality...(or lack thereof)... Yes, veterinary prednisone is the same drug, BUT, the FDA does not oversee animal drug manufacture and different fillers, binders and impurities are allowed in animal drugs than are allowed in human drugs. You really cannot be sure of what is mixed in there with the prednisone. It may also have a different absorption rate than the human version. My advice is to stay away solely for health reasons."

My dog is vomiting with blood - has been taking prednisone? Today my dog vomited - mainly bile with little dots of blood. He has been on 5mg of prednisone for the last 5 days for allergies. He is a 9 year old mini schnauzer. I am discontinuing the meds immediately, but has anyone else had this experience? I live in Italy - there is no after hours vet. I can try tomorrow - if I thought he was going to die I would spend the $500 to call the vet 45 minutes from my house, but just concerned at this point.

Rahaaa replied: "IMHO, prednison is a poison that is overused by vets. Causes more harm than good."

sci55 replied: "Your vet should have an after-hours emergency number. So call your vet and ask this question (no matter the time of day)..."

Diane S replied: "You need to talk to your vet right away. Vomiting blood is never a good sign and something that should never be left to see what happens. It maybe well be the medication, but you must be sure. Good luck."

Jacqueline G replied: "My cockapoo was on prednisone for a ruptured disk. This drug is hard on their stomachs, my dog ended up with blood in his biz. I was freaking out. Vet prescribe Amoxilin (pretty sure, can't find that inv at the moment). This coats their stomachs and that was the end of the problem and I continued with the meds. I was really upset with the vet for not warning us of this side effect, why wait for the dog to suffer before prescribing something for their stomachs as this I found out is a common side effect with prednisone."

mzmiranda2007 replied: "dont let him eat until tomorrow wen you bring him to the vet that way he wont throww up"

for Da Ben Dan - redflag replied: "Don't take a chance -- call the vet. It's best to be safe than sorry. I speak from experience: a friend did not take his sick dog to the vet (it was bleeding and vomiting), and the poor dog died the next morning. I don't want to scare you, but I think you should take action, NOW."

ragapple replied: "Discontinuing pred suddenly is dangerous! I have no doubt that its tendency to irritate the stomach is the problem , but take it form me, you don't need the addison-like crash that can happen from a sudden dropping of the drug! Give him bland food (white rice is good) and about half the 5 mg ON A FULL STOMACH and contact your vet soon. Pepcid can help too and your vet can have good stomach coating soothing meds to help heal he stomach..."

Is sudden rapid breathing in dog on prednisone common? My 3 yr. old rat terrier mix was recently prescribed 5 mg. twice a day of prednisone for a herniated disk. After just 2 days she suddenly began to breathe really hard and rapidly. She wasn't panting, just heavy breathing. Is this a side effect of the prednisone? I called our vet and he decreased the prednisone dose by half. So far so good.

Moxie replied: "No, it is not common. If this is unusual behavior for your dog, you should phone your vet and see what they have to say about it."

Shelly replied: "Is the breathing labored? Your dog could be in pain. The prednisone could not be working. The vet that prescribed the medicine should be given a call."

GG replied: "its a steroid so maybe thats why"

Marjory H replied: "stuck_n_ms, I wish I had a a rat terrier."

Low calorie filler to mix with dog food while Boxer is on Prednisone? I have a two year old Boxer who is on his second round of Prednisone treatment for Aseptic Meningitis, like the first round his appetite is out of control. Is there something that I can feed him along with his normal dog food that will help to control his hunger without gaining much weight?

chummermandi replied: "Maybe mixed shredded veg?"

lolly04 replied: "We used to feed my dog carrots, because he had an insatiable appetite, but was starting to get overweight. The carrots were recommended to us by the vet as a substitute for treats, and to give him when he was begging for food. You could give them to him in chunks, or just shred some and put them in the bowl with his normal food."

mommyme replied: "maybe cooked Rice"

Mutt Dog™ Lover® replied: "Not really. He might gain a few pounds if you just gave him more dog food while he's on Prednisone. If that's okay with you. Just work off the pounds when this is over. Good luck. -MDL☺"

julie d replied: "In a matter of fact there is. You can cut down on the amount of dog food and add low sodium canned green beans in it's place. Of course, it would be even better if you used fresh or frozen beans, but the canned just makes it easier because they are already pre-cooked."

panache replied: "Fresh or frozen carrots,green beans apples,pears,squash,all will fill him up."

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