How much prednisone is safe for my dog and how often can it be given?

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I took him to vet for this eye lid problem as shown in attach photo and vet told me it's infection but to me it's look like eye lid inflammation but I don't know what it is exactly..he told me to give him prednisone 10mg twice only one day and earlier also on 28 December he had hives on his face then also he give prednisone so giving prednisone like this again after 1 week is it safe ? how much dosage of prednisone is safe for dogs ? Can it be given on regular basis how many days after hours? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 1 month old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, it's fine to use prednisone this way. It can be used daily in some dogs for long periods of time to manage certain conditions, so there is definitely no problem with giving it for a day here and there, as long as you're following your veterinarian's instructions.

How much prednisone is safe for my dog and how often can it be given?

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