Lindsey L. asked
My 72lb Lab/Chow mix received a steroid injection two days ago to stop seasonal itching and chewing. Although the itching has decreased, she now has diarrhea every 2-3 hours and has stopped eating. My vet suggests it's her nerves causing the diarrhea and recommends Pepto Bismol, which hasn't worked. When will the injection wear off, and should I start her on oral cortisone tablets given her reaction to the injection? Is the injection causing the diarrhea?
January 31st, 2024
Cody W. answered
The injection likely caused digestive irritation, a common side effect of cortisone-type steroids. I...
January 31st, 2024
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