Are you aware of anyone who has used Decadron instead of Prednisone to treat an AIHA dog?
My three year old lab-terrier mix is in her first relapse of AIHA. As is one of the side effects of Prednisone, she’s gained twice her healthy weight. She’s on a diet and is getting regular exercise; but the weight doesn’t seem to want to come off. My vet is researching the idea of Decadron instead of Prednisone because Decadron isn’t known for weight gain like Prednisone is. I’m sorry to hear about (your dog’s) condition. Dexamethasone (Decadron) has indications for use in the treatment of AIHA in humans and some livestock. The often high doses of glucocorticoids required to control AIHA and associated symptoms do make dexamethasone a preferred choice over prednisone in regard to reducing sodium retention, weight gain, etc. Unfortunately, there isn’t much recent information regarding the use of dexamethasone to treat AIHA in dogs, however. A couple of early studies cite the use of dexamethasone treatment for AIHA in dogs, but I have not looked at the results of these studies specifica
