{"id":5014,"date":"2022-04-03T13:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T13:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:55:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:55:21","slug":"frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: What do steroids do to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Frequent_question_What_do_steroids_do_to_dogs\" title=\"Frequent question: What do steroids do to dogs?\">Frequent question: What do steroids do to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Can_steroids_affect_a_dogs_personality\" title=\"Can steroids affect a dog\u2019s personality?\">Can steroids affect a dog\u2019s personality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_are_the_long_term_effects_of_steroids_on_dogs\" title=\"What are the long term effects of steroids on dogs?\">What are the long term effects of steroids on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_steroids_to_start_working_for_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for steroids to start working for a dog?\">How long does it take for steroids to start working for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_does_prednisone_do_for_a_dog\" title=\"What does prednisone do for a dog?\">What does prednisone do for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#How_long_can_dogs_be_on_steroids\" title=\"How long can dogs be on steroids?\">How long can dogs be on steroids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_you_stop_steroids_suddenly_in_dogs\" title=\"What happens if you stop steroids suddenly in dogs?\">What happens if you stop steroids suddenly in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_prednisone_in_a_dog\" title=\"What are the side effects of prednisone in a dog?\">What are the side effects of prednisone in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_are_the_worst_side_effects_of_prednisone\" title=\"What are the worst side effects of prednisone?\">What are the worst side effects of prednisone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Can_steroids_cause_liver_damage_in_dogs\" title=\"Can steroids cause liver damage in dogs?\">Can steroids cause liver damage in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Does_heavy_panting_from_prednisone_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Does heavy panting from prednisone hurt my dog?\">Does heavy panting from prednisone hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#How_quickly_does_prednisone_work\" title=\"How quickly does prednisone work?\">How quickly does prednisone work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_instead_of_prednisone\" title=\"What can I give my dog instead of prednisone?\">What can I give my dog instead of prednisone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Is_shaking_a_side_effect_of_prednisone_in_dogs\" title=\"Is shaking a side effect of prednisone in dogs?\">Is shaking a side effect of prednisone in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-do-steroids-do-to-dogs\/#Can_prednisone_cause_heart_problems_in_dogs\" title=\"Can prednisone cause heart problems in dogs?\">Can prednisone cause heart problems in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_What_do_steroids_do_to_dogs\"><\/span>Frequent question: What do steroids do to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>poor wound healing ability. development of obesity due to increased hunger. muscle weakness secondary to protein catabolism (breakdown) development of hard plaques or spots on the skin called calcinosis cutis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-steroids-affect-a-dog-s-personality\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_steroids_affect_a_dogs_personality\"><\/span>Can steroids affect a dog\u2019s personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs under corticosteroid treatment were reported to be significantly less playful, more nervous\/restless, more fearful\/less confident, more aggressive in the presence of food, more prone to barking, more prone to startle, more prone to reacting aggressively when disturbed, and more prone to avoiding people or unusual<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-steroids\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_long_term_effects_of_steroids_on_dogs\"><\/span>What are the long term effects of steroids on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With long term use of prednisone, dogs may also experience poor wound healing and muscle weakness. They may develop hard plaques or spots on their skin called calcinosis cutis. Due to increased hunger, dogs may develop a tendency for obesity. The dog may also be vulnerable to demodectic mange and fungal infections.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-steroids-to-start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_steroids_to_start_working_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for steroids to start working for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This medication will take effect quickly, in about 1 to 2 hours, and improvement in clinical signs should follow.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WkdigkEFlHk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-prednisone-do-for-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_prednisone_do_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What does prednisone do for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prednisone is used for a wide variety of conditions in both dogs and cats. It may be used in emergency situations including anaphylactic reactions, spinal cord trauma, and many forms of shock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-dogs-be-on-steroids\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dogs_be_on_steroids\"><\/span>How long can dogs be on steroids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog requires more than three to four months of corticosteroid usage, the condition should be re-evaluated or other treatment options should be pursued. Dogs on long-term corticosteroids should be monitored with quarterly examinations and with urine cultures and blood tests every six months.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-stop-steroids-suddenly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_stop_steroids_suddenly_in_dogs\"><\/span>What happens if you stop steroids suddenly in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not stop giving your pet prednisone or prednisolone abruptly; particularly if it has been receiving high doses or has been on the drug for a long period of time. This can cause serious, even life-threatening consequences. The dose must be tapered.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-prednisone-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_prednisone_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the side effects of prednisone in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine Prednisone, Prednisolone, And Dexamethasone Side Effects<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased thirst and appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent urination.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Development or worsening of infections (especially bacterial skin infections)<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting or nausea7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lO8nLRwhuNk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-worst-side-effects-of-prednisone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_worst_side_effects_of_prednisone\"><\/span>What are the worst side effects of prednisone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the serious side effects of prednisone?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiccups.<\/li>\n<li>Puffiness of the face (moon face)<\/li>\n<li>Growth of facial hair.<\/li>\n<li>Thinning and easy bruising of the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Impaired wound healing.<\/li>\n<li>Glaucoma.<\/li>\n<li>Cataracts.<\/li>\n<li>Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"can-steroids-cause-liver-damage-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_steroids_cause_liver_damage_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can steroids cause liver damage in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steroid-related liver disease in dogs is the result of the dog being overly sensitive to steroid therapy. Steroids can cause lesions to occur on the liver as a result of negative changes in the liver cells, or hepatocytes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-heavy-panting-from-prednisone-hurt-my\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_heavy_panting_from_prednisone_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Does heavy panting from prednisone hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prednisone has side effects, and if the problem can be controlled without it, that is often the preferable choice. In the short run, depending on the dose, prednisone can cause dramatically increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, and in dogs, panting a lot at night for no particular reason.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-quickly-does-prednisone-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_prednisone_work\"><\/span>How quickly does prednisone work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prednisone generally works very quickly \u2014 usually within one to four days \u2014 if the prescribed dose is adequate to reduce your particular level of inflammation. Some people notice the effects of prednisone hours after taking the first dose.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hQQ1DLc_UWc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-instead-of-prednisone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_instead_of_prednisone\"><\/span>What can I give my dog instead of prednisone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beta-Thym \u2014 A safe, natural prednisone substitute; provides relief without the dangerous side effects, giving a safer alternative to reduce chronic inflammation. Recommended by many holistic vets for inflammatory problems of all sorts. Find this Pin and more on Dog Health by Akiko Tamano.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-shaking-a-side-effect-of-prednisone-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_shaking_a_side_effect_of_prednisone_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is shaking a side effect of prednisone in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prednisone is a steroid, which works by suppressing the dog\u2019s immune system. Typically, the tremors resolve within one to two weeks of beginning prednisone treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-prednisone-cause-heart-problems-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_prednisone_cause_heart_problems_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can prednisone cause heart problems in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, the authors conclude that anti-inflammatory doses of prednisone do not cause cardiac remodeling or other structural changes to precipitate CHF in normal dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: What do steroids do to dogs?Can steroids affect a dog\u2019s personality?What are the long term effects of steroids on dogs?How long does it take for steroids to start working for a dog?What does prednisone do for a dog?How long can dogs be on steroids?What happens if you stop steroids suddenly&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5014"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29298,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014\/revisions\/29298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}