Drugs and Dogs
Drugs and Medication Guide: Information about drugs and medication and how they affect your dog.
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Prednisone is an excellent medication that belongs to a family of drugs commonly known as steroids, corticosteroids, or glucocorticoids. It is a highly effective drug that is used in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems, including rheumatism, arthritis, allergic and immune-mediated diseases, shock, trauma, swelling of brain and spinal cord, inflammation of the skin and joints, and for supportive care during stressful conditions. Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the formation of chemicals called
At the veterinary clinic, medications are regularly prescribed and dispensed in order to help pets get well, or perhaps they are needed to help your pet manage a chronic condition. Your veterinarian is the best source for information about your pet's medication, but the following checklist provides some important instructions about the handling and effective use of medications: