My dog got a steriod injection and is on steriod tablets from monday passed, she is peeing every half hour and not just a dribble, is this normal.
2007-06-07 06:34:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
What is she on the steroids for? Prednisone and cortisone do increase appetite and water consumption, but beware prolonged treatments with steroids to 'solve' inflammation or allergy problems.
2007-06-07 06:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by JeN 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about steroids - ask your vet! I don't think random people on a message board can help you with that. Maybe you should be more specific about her problem - why is she on steroids? How much is she on? BUT if it is okay for your dog to exercise, you should keep at it even if she isn't losing weight. It is just healthy for a dog to get exercise. Did your vet give you any recommendations for special food? You could try diet food, and then she will be less hungry and less likely to put on more weight. If you are really concerned about her life and her diet, the best thing to do would be to take her back to the vet, or at least to ask your vet these questions. Ask about her life and diet, because it would be best for her.
2016-05-19 01:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a very normal side effect of steroids, along with increased water intake and appetite. I am a registered vet tech and I never really appreciated the problem of this side effect until my own dog was put on prednisone for allergies. Now, I always make a strong point to let owners know about it. You definitely will need to keep more water available and take your dog outside more often.
I feel your frustration and I hope your dog does not have to be on steroids long term.
***edit*** You are getting some advise here from others to stop giving your dog steroids. Please do not do this until you speak to your vet. Depending on your dogs condition, stopping the steroids can be very dangerous. If your dog has Addison's, for example, she is unable to produce steroids, so she absolutely needs them. If your dog has allergies, there are other options to steroids. Talk to your vet before you stop following his recommendations. Also, they must be weined off steroids gradually as her body starts producing them normally again. If you stopped them too quickly, it can cause serious problems for your dog.
2007-06-07 06:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Steriods are very hard on them.. If you don't really have to give them, you are better off to avoid them entirely.
Steroids mimic the action of the adrenal glands, the body's most powerful regulator of general metabolism. Far from being a wonder drug A cure all steroids cannot cure one single condition. All they do is suppress the body's ability to express a normal response. Occasionally this type of suppression will give the body a chance to heal itself. But more often, the effect is immediate, devastating and can cause permanent damage.
You should call the vet.. Get something else besides a steroid.. What is the problem that you are trying to treat??
2007-06-07 06:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, there are alot of side-effects from steroids (prednisone). Increased appetite, increased thirst, increased peeing. If it is just a short course, nothing to worry about, the side-effects will disappear. Long-term use is another thing, tho. We had a shih-tzu who was on 10 mg prednisone, daily for about 10 years. She was always hungry. Long-term use can cause diabetes, cataracts, and lots of other things. Short-term use is safe.
2007-06-07 06:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by porkchop 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is usual for an animal taking steroids to increase their intake of water so yes, peeing more is normal.
I have a cat who has to have short courses of steroids every now and again for a skin complaint and he drinks more when he's on them.
2007-06-07 22:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Badgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a normal side effect of steriods. She will drink more, too.
2007-06-07 06:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Steroids can be used as anti-inflammatory drugs - stopping the itching from hot spots, or other allergic reactions, etc.
But peeing all the time is not normal. She could be reacting to the drugs - so she needs to go back to the vet.
2007-06-07 06:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your dog is on steroids for a skin allergy, try giving her a food that has no wheat and no corn in it instead. Steroids are not good for a long periods and can cause a lot of problems. wheat and corn are the leading cause of allergies, digestive problems and obesity in our pets.
2007-06-07 06:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
our dog was the same also put on a lot of weight even though he was exercised
2007-06-07 08:24:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋