Adverse Effects in Dog After Prednisone

[PlateletGal]

My vet prescribed 20 MG of Prednisone Q12H last week. Immediately my dog appeared to be having an adverse reaction.. as he was panting, nervous and shaking. I spoke with my vet and I tapered down... but he's still panting tonight and it is worrying me. Anything I can do to help him in the meantime ?  As far as his diagnosis, we still aren't sure but have ruled out many other possible health conditions. My vet thinks it is inflammatory bowel disease and our next step is ordering more tests, including a stool culture this time.

Thanks for your help.

[RiverD]

No they should not be vaccinated period. If you were to read the label on the vaccine it would state . " For use in healthy animals only" If the pet was on prednisone it would not be healthy.

[alissa03]

Can anyone help..... My Dads beloved dog of 13 years was given prednisolone for an itch and in the same visit was given a live vaccine.... he died 2 days later..... my question is should a dog on prednisolone be given a live vaccine????????????

[wagonerc71]

Be thankful it is oral. I took my 15 year old Jack Russell in for a "regular"allergy shot last Friday. I think my aging vet over dosed his shot. He has been lethargic, thirsty, not-eating and I think this has pushed him into having Cushings. We are just trying to keep him drinking and eating alittle and see if he comes out of it. Took him back to vets (saw a different one) and the physical exam showed distended gut, enlarged "chest" lymph nodes. He has a heart murmur that we knew about and they wanted to do blood work, etc. We have expected "the end" for awhile and just want him comfortable without more trauma as he hates the vets....wish us luck.

[PlateletGal]

I forgot to add that the ER vet said to keep him on 5 MG of Prednisone for a couple of more days. Next, she said to administer 10 MG by mouth once every other day for 2 doses. After that, she wants me to stop the medication completely.

I dread giving him more steriods, but I know that you have to be careful weaning and you need to do it right.

I just hate to see him having trouble breathing (it seems anyway) when he's sleeping... he even wheezed today (why? after steriods??) and he's still trembling and panting. But the panting is better and I just pray that he gets through this and is okay afterwards and then we can address his chronic diarrhea.

[PlateletGal]

Hi Karla & peekawho,

Thank you for your responses. Yes...  in my opinion, I think the vet accidentally doubled the dosage.

My dog is still panting, but I think he's getting a little bit better. I'll keep you guys posted. We are going to be taking him to another vet in a few days.... after we successfully wean him off the Prednisone.

Thanks again.. you guys are great !

[Misfits4Me]

Damn!!!!  Don't be upset with yourself....We PAY, medically trained Vets to make these decisions for us...It's not your fault.....I got to thinking: Because maintaince doses are done every other day; that leads me to believe that it must stay in their system for up to 48hrs. Does that make sense?  Hang in there....And keep me posted....I'll be thinking about you...Karla