2/13/2023 0 Comments Pale moon crisis 5 min![]() Prednisone is classified as a synthetic glucocorticoid. That’s why I wanted to address these 10 FAQs about prednisone for dogs. I suspect that you might also have reservations about using this drug in your own canine companion. It’s important to take a balanced approach and look at the facts. So perhaps it’s better said that I have a love-hate relationship with this drug. I experienced side effects, but I got better. My doctor literally said, “I see no path for your healing that doesn’t involve taking prednisone.” But, I was on a downward spiral with respiratory disease and needed a powerful drug like prednisone to stop the inflammation. It was a hard pill for me to swallow (pun intended) to take prednisone. ![]() As an integrative veterinarian, my official position on prednisone is this: I hate it, but I’ve seen it save lives-including potentially my own. Prednisone isn’t a bad word, but sometimes my clients treat it as such and understandably so. ![]()
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