In the unvaccinated Group 3, 39 of 46 dogs (84 %) that relapsed were treated with salvage chemotherapy and one dog
received prednisone alone; however, only 3 (7.7 %) of the dogs in Group 3 that received salvage therapy achieved a durable second remission, compared to 40 % of vaccinated dogs that achieved a durable second remission to salvage therapy, a difference that was statistically significant (p = 0.025).
Not exact matches
Mice with muscular dystrophy that
received weekly
prednisone were stronger and performed better on the treadmill than those getting a placebo.
Many pet owners who can not afford or choose not to use full chemotherapeutic protocols, will often
receive oral
Prednisone only for their pets.
Cushing's disease occurs when an animal
receives too much adrenal hormone, like
prednisone.
A fully - vaccinated dog is a dog who has
received at least 2 DHLPP or DAPP vaccines, one of which was given in the last 3 years and at the age of 4 months or older, that IS NOT immunocompromised (happens in geriatric [elderly] dogs) or on
prednisone or steroids; AND DOES NOT have cancer, Cushing's Disease, or any other severe disease that is compromising their health.
In this study, 21 dogs with GME were treated with both procarbazine and
prednisone and outcomes compared to those of 11 dogs who were found to have GME on post-mortem and had
received no treatment.
It is equally important to let your vet know if your mutt is
receiving steroid medications such as prednisolone, methylprednisolone, and
prednisone.
If your pet is on a long term medication (i.e. phenobarbital,
prednisone, insulin, lasix) contact us or your regular veterinarian prior to surgery to determine if your pet should
receive the medication the day of the procedure.
Animals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Pets who have had seizures in the past Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections or gastrointestinal ulceration (s) Pets with Cushing's disease should only
receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to
prednisone / prednisolone or like products before Directions:
Cats that have
received non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) within 72 hours of Day 0 while on the study, treatment with
prednisone is acceptable.
Goldens with lymphoma that has not yet been treated with chemotherapy or
prednisone and who do not have elevated blood calcium may
receive a diagnostic biopsy and flow -LSB-...]
The other 5 vaccinated dogs that relapsed
received single - agent
prednisone as salvage therapy, one of which achieved a durable second remission and did not relapse.