10 Tips for Dogs on Prednisone

What does prednisone do for dogs? This powerful steroid effectively reduces inflammation.

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Depending on the day, prednisone for dogs can be a miracle drug or a nightmare. If your dog is prescribed prednisone, it’s important that you understand what prednisone does and its potential for side effects in dogs.
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  1. My Golden Retriever pup was 13 months old when he was diagnosed with auto immune meningitis (he had Juvenile Cellulitis at 3 weeks old). After 2 1/2 months of treatment with tapering dose, he had a reaction after being given his monthly dose of Heartgard (Diarrhea). After several treatments and strictly bland diet, he tested positive for Clostridium Perfrigens. Now he is still on the Pred taper and Clindamycin for the perfrigens. Is this normal? What should we expect long term?