cortisone shot 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. |
Piper got the same shot for his allergies, and it worked like a charm. He had it about six months ago, and I think it's starting up again. I'm going to try a different kibble to see if it helps. If not I'll bring him back for another. We had no bad side effects. |
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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. |
What type of allergies? Yes, steroid shots are common to manage allergies but it is best to avoid using them long-term. Did the vet have you try something like Benadryl first? What food is your Yorkie eating? Have food allergies been ruled out? |
About a 6 weeks ago the groomer mentioned to me that Daisy had several pinkish patches on her back and under her front legs and that I should have it checked out. I kind of wanted to wait to see if it got better, but the last couple of times I have bathed her I have noticed that she has bald spots, and that on her back its getting very thin and sparse. She is only two years old, and weighs 4.5 lbs. I give her Science Diet, and haven't changed her diet at all. I haven't seen her scratch and bite at these areas that much, nothing out of the ordinary. The vet also gave me antibiotics to give her, but I haven't yet. Thanks for trying to help. |
They pee alot with the steroids, I found out that for myself. I use salmon oil on chesters wet food which has helped. I also use soap with no perfumes or dyes, as well as the dryer sheets. I have also used aple cider vinegar and mix it with water, that can help as well. I would not do that though if his skin is really bad, such as sore and that. I have used teneral p with cortisone and benadryl in it, I use it only when he is really itchy. I would not want to use any of this stuff all of the time, especially the cortisone. |
Cortisone shots or a short course of oral steriods is a great way to calm an allergic reaction down. The danger of steriods is with long term use. In addition to what Amanda has already mentioned, long term steriod use can also cause diabetes and Cushings disease. Adding omega fatty acids to boost the immune system can really help with allergies. I give Lady 3V Caps: Omega Fatty Acids: Sources, Effects, and Therapeutic Usesin Dogs 3V Caps Skin Formula for Small DOG & CATS (60 caps) |
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