My dog took too much dexamethasone. What symptoms should I watch for?

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My dog sitter didn't follow the instructions for the dexamethasone the vet prescribed. Instead of every other day, she gave him a .75 mg dose every day. He's a 20lb puggle mix. He seems mostly ok, but I noticed lots of flaky skin coming off when I comb him. He also has a nasty scab/wound area where he apparently scratched so much that he bled. I've left a message for the vet but it's the weekend so it'll take a couple days. What should I look for or be concerned about with this med overuse? Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 20 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't think I would be overly worried about this. Dexamethasone is a fairly weak steroid. Just go back to giving it to him every other day until you speak to your vet. If he has a scabby wound then he will likely need antibiotics. Steroids (even the weak ones) will decrease the body's immune response so they tend to infections easily.

My dog took too much dexamethasone. What symptoms should I watch for?

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