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Can I stop my dog's prednisone after one dose due to side effects?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 27 days old | 29 lbs

Our vet prescribed predozone gave her 1 pill can i stop giving don't like side effects

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Usually a slow taper is recommended for prednisone since there can be side effects from stopping the medication too quickly, but I would expect issues after just one dose. I would however recommend you talk to your veterinarian to make sure Shelby will be okay without the medication and to discuss alternatives - there are many different diseases that are treated with prednisone some of which are life threatening like immune mediated diseases or Addison's disease.

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