My dog is gaining weight on steroids. What can I do to help him?

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My dog is gaining so much weight while being on steroids. What can I do to stop this. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 7 years and 1 month old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! Unfortunately, weight gain is a very common side effect of steroids, especially at high doses - there isn't much you can do to prevent it or make him lose weight as long as he's still taking them. Depending on what his medical condition is, there may be other medications that he could take that would allow him to reduce his steroid dose or even discontinue the steroids altogether - I would recommend talking with your vet about your concerns, since the best option for Diogie will depend a lot on his medical history and the reason he's currently taking steroids.

My dog is gaining weight on steroids. What can I do to help him?

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