My dog takes 2mg Prednicare daily for allergies. Is this dose okay?

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Hi my dog has quite bad allergies I hv an excellent vet and we hv tried everything and I mean everything but unfortunately due to scratching her eye resulting in a terrible ulcer she lost it The only thing that works for her is prednicare she used to take 1 and half mg daily now she's on 2mg daily I know there's no such thing as a safe dose of steroids but I suppose I'm just seeking reassurance that it's not the worst dosage either as my hands r tied as nothing else worked. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 14.5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am not sure if Apoquel or Cytopoint are available in the UK, but they have worked very well for many itchy dogs here. If not, chronic steroid use may be the only thing to keep her comfortable ( have you tried Atopica ?). She should be on a good omega 6 fish oil supplement & possibly a hypoallergenic diet. Antihistamines do not always work, but some dogs will require less steroids with antihistamines like loratadine, cetirizine or hydroxyzine. Sometimes you have to weigh the risks of a medication vs. the benefits. As long as you closely monitor Lily's health for the most notorious side effects with regular blood work, then any problems can be addressed very early. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog takes 2mg Prednicare daily for allergies. Is this dose okay?

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