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Prednisone for dogs: Dosage, side effects, and safety

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In these cases, the immune system overreacts and mistakenly attacks and damages healthy tissues. At high doses, prednisone, prednisolone, or other corticosteroids block the immune system to control flare-ups of these conditions. Live vaccines should be avoided because prednisone weakens the immune system.

Dosage 84
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Prednisone (predniSONE Intensol) for cats

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Its beneficial effects, potential side effects, and dosages are nearly identical to prednisone. It suppresses the immune system response at high doses and can treat problems such as rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune conditions Autoimmune disorders (or inflammatory disorders) are diseases caused by the immune system.

Dosage 98