How long can prednisone keep a dog with lymphoma in remission?

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OK, so my dog was diagnosed with a form of lymphoma back in October. We’ve had her on prednisone since then, so it’ll be three months this month. I’ve read that prednisone helps treat certain cancers, but especially lymphoma. Typically speaking, how long is the remission time for dogs with lymphoma that are being treated strictly with prednisone? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 12 years and 7 months old | 54 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of lymphoma and the grade and stage, but generally speaking you can expect 1-3 months on average. This is of course the average and I’ve seen dogs live 6 months with prednisone alone. I’m glad Glori still seems to be doing well.

How long can prednisone keep a dog with lymphoma in remission?

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