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Originally Posted by Daisy May  My vet gave Daisy a shot of cortisone yesterday for allergies. She has been losing hair and had red patches on her skin. Is there any side effects from this that I should look for? Also, is this what most vets do to treat allergies? Thanks. |
How old is your dog? What are her symptoms?
Cortisone is a steroid. The common side effects are increased drinking/urination, increase in appetite which commonly leads to weight gain. The continued use of corticosteroids can lead to immune suppression and the increased risk of pancreatitis, which is really scary.
I wouldn't want to treat her long-term with steroids. Can you give me a little more info about her and her symptoms? I will try and help you out. I, unfortunately, have much experience dealing with allergies in dogs.