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When to wean my cat off of prednisolone?

When to wean my cat off of prednisolone?

I have to wean my cat off of Prednisolone. She is 12 months old and had what the vet suspects was an autoimmune problem with her blood. She was anemic and had almost no platelets. She had 2 transfusions and so far, her blood work is now normal. She has been on Pred for only 5 days.

Is it a slow process to wean off prednisone?

As for weaning, pending on the length of time on corticosteroids (prednisolone / prednisone), it can be a slow weaning process.

Is it safe for my Cat to be on prednisone?

Your cat might be on prednisone but is probably on prednisolone, as prednisolone is thought to be safer for felines. The two work in the same manner.

How long is my 6 lb Cat on prednisolone?

He is currently on a dose of 5 mg a day tablet and he’s been on it for roughly 3 weeks . Can anyone please give me any suggestions or opinions on properly weaning my 6 lb cat off of Prednisolone? He is currently on a dose of 5 mg a day tablet and he’s been on it for roughly 3 weeks . Click to expand…

I have to wean my cat off of Prednisolone. She is 12 months old and had what the vet suspects was an autoimmune problem with her blood. She was anemic and had almost no platelets. She had 2 transfusions and so far, her blood work is now normal. She has been on Pred for only 5 days.

How to wean off prednisolone 5mg in a day?

He wanted his condition improved by diet to put him on a novel protein (no poultry) and also prescribed Prednisolone 5 mg tablet (I originally thought more than this, whew!!) once a day and liquid Flagyl twice a day and to let him know if there has been any improvement. He also recommended their Science Hill food, which I declined.

He is currently on a dose of 5 mg a day tablet and he’s been on it for roughly 3 weeks . Can anyone please give me any suggestions or opinions on properly weaning my 6 lb cat off of Prednisolone? He is currently on a dose of 5 mg a day tablet and he’s been on it for roughly 3 weeks . Click to expand…

Your cat might be on prednisone but is probably on prednisolone, as prednisolone is thought to be safer for felines. The two work in the same manner.