Unpalatable after Prednisone in dogs

22 reports to the FDA describe unpalatable in dogs given Prednisone. That is 0.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.

22Reports

23%Marked serious

41%Recovered

14%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

9 41%

Still unwell when reported

1 4.5%

Died

1 4.5%

Euthanised

2 9.1%

Not known

9 41%

Problems reported at the same time

Vomiting

8 36%

Didn't work as expected

7 32%

Didn't stop fleas

4 18%

Death

3 14%

Weight loss

2 9.1%

Didn't prevent heartworm

2 9.1%

Loss of appetite

2 9.1%

Musculoskeletal disorder

2 9.1%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Prednisone reduces inflammation and immune activity.

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

Questions owners ask

Can Prednisone cause unpalatable in dogs?: 22 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.
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).

All reported side effects of Prednisone in dogs · Medicines most reported with unpalatable