Is my Addison's dog getting too much prednisone for soiling?

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Our Chico was recently diagnosed with Addisons, he is 14 terrier mix weighs 18 lbs. He was crashing when we rushed him into the emergency vet on a Sunday. He spent the night after blood work showed he had Addisons. He responded well to the meds he received. He is now regulated and receives a monthly shot of cortisol and 10 mgs of prednisone. He is soiling the house at night, urinating and pooping, no matter how many times we take him out. Is he receiving too much prednisone, Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 years old | 18 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Chico. Prednisone can have many side effects including increase urination and appetite, which can lead to increased defection. The challenge is that Chico does need prednisone to help control his Addison’s disease. Depending on exactly what Chico’s dose for his weight there is a possibility that his prednisone can be tapered. I would recommend contacting your veterinarian to discuss these effects and see if they feel comfortable tapering the prednisone. Your veterinarian may also suggest having Chico evaluated just to ensure that there are no secondary problems going on and that these symptoms are definitely due to the prednisone. Hope this helps, good luck!

Is my Addison's dog getting too much prednisone for soiling?

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