Pets, that eat foods with meat byproducts in them, increase
the amount of prednisone in their bodies.
Cushing's disease is a naturally occurring syndrome, but it can also be caused by administering excessive
amounts of prednisone or dexamethasone for prolonged periods.
Not exact matches
Prednisone, and drugs like it, cause fluid retention, liver changes and a number
of other undesirable side effects if they are used too frequently and in too high an
amount.
There is usually a small window between the
amount and frequency that oral corticosteroids like
prednisone can be given to control most
of the itching in your pet and the dose at which side effects occur.
Prednisone, and drugs like it, also cause weight gain, fluid retention, liver changes and a number
of other undesirable side effects if they are used too frequently and in too high an
amount.