Vomiting after Prednisone in dogs

The FDA has received 2,095 reports of vomiting in dogs after Prednisone. That is 23% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 28% across reports for all dog medicines.

2,095Reports
50%Marked serious
43%Recovered
14%Died or euthanised
11 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
453 28%
1–2 days
177 11%
3–7 days
139 8.5%
1–4 weeks
301 18%
Over a month
571 35%

How the animals did

Recovered
862 41%
Recovered with lasting effects
32 1.5%
Still unwell when reported
591 28%
Died
114 5.4%
Euthanised
181 8.6%
Not known
315 15%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
61
1–3 years
554
4–7 years
706
8–11 years
510
12+ years
238

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 vomiting in dogs?
2,095 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 11 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).

Vomiting with similar medicines

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