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Is it safe to stop prednisone cold turkey for my dog with cancer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

My little guy is taking 20 mg prednisone 1 x a day for 10 days. He has cancer in lymphoids as of 12/21/18. Dr. didn't prescribe weaning off prednisone, when 10 days are up that's it, cold turkey stop! Shouldn't he be weaned off???

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 26th, 2018

I am sorry your dog is suffering from lymphosarcoma. He will need to take the prednisone for the rest of his life as that slows down the cancer. There is no need to wean him off. You will need to discuss this with your veterinarian.

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