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My dog in heat was bred. Can I get Dexamethasone to prevent pregnancy?
Unfortunately we cannot give prescriptions on this site. It's illegal for us to do it without seeing the dog in person. You will have to see if there is another vet locally where you can get the prescription, but I don't think it's very likely. This isn't something vets recommend doing because of the side effects of that medication.
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Dog allergic to flea collar. Is dexamethasone dose enough? When will it work?
If that is a allergic reaction as it seems, the dose you gave should be enough to stop it. If the signs persist I would recommend to have him checked as soon as possible as more powerful (ideally injectable) treatment with steroids should be given. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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My dog's dexamethasone for edema ran out. Can prednisone help?
They are both in the same class of drugs and do the same thing but dexamethasone is a lot stronger than prednisone. It depends on why he is on it and how long you have been on it. Typically with either of these drugs, the goal is to ween off them by gradually decreasing the dose
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How to get dog prednisone for allergies without frequent vet visits?
Unfortunately no. It is illegal for us to prescribe medication from this site, we need to see Dixie in person in order to prescribe medication. You will need to continue to see your vet in order to get her prednisone. Best of luck.
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Is my dog's panting from Dexamethasone or another health issue?
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