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Originally Posted by professorx Hello , this is my first post and I would like to ask a question. My yorkie started limping about a month ago and I thought he had torn his cruciate ligament, but the vet determined that wasn't the case. The vet said he had really bad arthritis in both knees(my little muffin is 11), and gave me some Rimidyl and told me to keep him still for a week (yeah right!) so his leg would heal.After a week he was still limping or holding his leg sso the vet tried Deramaxx(another similar anti- inflammatory). This also did not help so when I went back to the vet , they gave me some steroids to put him on for a few weeks.I'm starting him on this tomorrow, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with giving their doggy steroids and if this is ok and what side effects to expect.I'm just a little worried because I've seen people on steroids and it always seems to have bad side effects.Thank you and sorry such a long post. |
Pixie has a sensitivity to steroids. She was very ill with pancreatitis after taking them for itching from allergies. She was a mess with liver, kidneys, ulcers lining her intestines. She has all readings normal currently but still has a pancreatic marker. Pixie almost died. She is stable and on a special diet as well as Prilosac and Sucralfate. She will never be as she was before, slight brain damage from the toxins when her kidneys weren't filtering. She fought hard to survive. We treasure each day that she is still with us.
I have read similar stories on other forums. Some Yorkies have a sensitivity to steroids, other can tolerate small doses but most owners are aware and cautious.