muski-joe

My Tyson ,6 months old,got a skin rash on grass fertilizer about 1 month ago .We prescribed cortizone(prednisone)for 14 days .The first time he got he started to shake ,like parkinsons.We brought him to the vet he said it was probably to high of a dose for him . we gave him less. He has been of prednisone for 2 weeks. I noticed this week he has a couple of shaking episodes of shaking everyday and his face is very itchy.
Has anybody seen this kind of shaking and itching in dobermans. No head bopping, just shaking. Iread about ,cushings.

thankyou

LAdobeldy

Am I reading this right?

We prescribed cortizone(prednisone)for 14 days .The first time he got he started to shake ,like parkinsons.We brought him to the vet he said it was probably to high of a dose for him .

Are you a vet? I'm no vet, but I do know that steroids are not something you should fool around with, without guidance from a vet. You can't find quick and easy answers on the internet about serious health problems. I would bring my dog to the vet.

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XCR

When I was in my 20's, I was an all natural body builder. I also knew many guys who chose the "supplement" route. The supplements were Winstrol, dianabol, anadrol, to name a few. I always kringed at what they were doing to themselves....these guys would always shake and feel weak after taking it. I can't imagine that you would willingly self prescribe any kind of steroid to an animal. I don't mean to be condescending, but seriously, get a vet's advise.

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Jim

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i hope your under a vets care (we=vet and you) kane trembled on prednisone, he also got really 'grumpy' (thats putting it nicely)

cushings is possible on steriods.so are uncommon reactions. i'd contact your vet.

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muski-joe

I did not prescribe cortizone .My vet prescribed cortisone and antibiotics for his itching. I am sorry for misleading everybody.
I love my dog to death .I would never take chances with his health.I thank everybody for their sincere concern.

XCR

No problem, just be careful what you post here, as so many are very passionate about dobes(which is a good thing) and tend to jump all over you in times of confusion....

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Jim

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Are you sure he is not having idopathic head tremors? Maybe he just happened to have one the same time as the steroids. Someone posted a video somewhere on here about (I meant to and never did. but I have one if you need to see it).
Is the rash bad enough to keep him on steriods. I would see if the good out weighs the bad or visa-versa. Good luck and keep us posted.

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