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My dog ate my prednisone. What symptoms should I look out for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 10 lbs

pls help I was about to drink my medicine which is a prednisone 5 mg but then someone called me and had to do something so I placed it on a high table. Then right now I remembered about it and cant remember if I drank it Im scared for my dog maybe someone cleaned the table and the medicine fell. what should i look out for

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 8th, 2019

So this is double what a dog Prince's weight should get. Overdose can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, bloody poop, abdominal pain, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive panting. f you see any of those signs, have him seen by a vet immediately.

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