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Prednisone & Prednisolone For Dogs: Uses, Dosage, & Side Effects

Prednisone and prednisolone are steroids that can treat dogs for inflammation and suppress the immune system. They’re glucocorticoids that are stronger than cortisol, which is the steroid stress hormone that a dog’s body produces naturally.

Prednisone is converted to prednisolone in your dog’s liver, but for canines who have poor liver function, a veterinarian might prescribe prednisolone to avoid the need…

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