Dexamethasone side effects in dogs
2,724 reports sent to the FDA between 1995 and 2026 involve Dexamethasone in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite. 69% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 50% of cases.
About this medicine
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and immune activity.
Steroids commonly cause increased thirst, urination and appetite, especially at higher doses.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (2,396 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 178 reports
- Chihuahua 114 reports
- Bull - American Pit Terrier 98 reports
- French Bulldog 86 reports
- Shih Tzu 79 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 68 reports
- Golden Retriever 63 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 59 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 57 reports
- Dachshund 55 reports