Abnormal radiograph finding after Prednisolone in dogs

44 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Prednisolone. That is 3.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

44Reports
82%Marked serious
9.1%Recovered
36%Died or euthanised
5 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
12 32%
1–2 days
2 5.4%
3–7 days
7 19%
1–4 weeks
5 14%
Over a month
11 30%

How the animals did

Recovered
3 6.8%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 2.3%
Still unwell when reported
19 43%
Died
7 16%
Euthanised
9 20%
Not known
5 11%

Problems reported at the same time

Loss of appetite
19 43%
Lethargy
18 41%
Leucocytosis
17 39%
Liver problems
17 39%
Death
16 36%
Vomiting
14 32%
Neutrophilia
14 32%
Breathing problems
13 30%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
6
4–7 years
15
8–11 years
19
12+ years
3

About this medicine

Prednisolone reduces inflammation and immune activity.

Steroids commonly cause increased thirst, urination and appetite, especially at higher doses.

Questions owners ask

Can Prednisolone cause abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?
44 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 5 days of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Abnormal radiograph finding with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Prednisolone in dogs · Medicines most reported with abnormal radiograph finding