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My pet has IBD. Why is prednisone prescribed for stomach issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How does prednisone help ibd if one of the symptoms is ulcers and diarrea

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 10th, 2017

Inflammatory bowel disease is an immune-mediated problem, in which the immune system attacks the cells of the intestines and causes inflammation, thickening, poor absorption of nutrients, etc. Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, and also has immuno-suppressive effects at higher doses. Both of these characteristics are useful in treating IBD.

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