A 2-year-old Chihuahua has steroids over 2 months
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 28/03/2016

A vet prescribed steroids for the rashes for the last 2 months as this dog seems to be itchy and scratches the body and ears. 

The dog develops a swollen abdomen. Hair loss on the flanks. The owner is advised to reduce the dosage gradually to zero in the next 2 weeks. The cause of the allergy must be found and sometimes it is very difficult to ascertain the cause. The constant scratching upsets the owner who continues to give the steroids to stop the scratching. Long term use lead to undesired side effects and to Cushing Disease.