HELP - Prednisone Causing Lab Hair Loss

[Sam]

Need group opinion and possible advice. My 5yo lab has environmental
allergies and getting cortisone shots to control the itching.
Recently (30days) the Vet recommended I change to Prednisone
administered orally as an alternative that would allow me to better
control the itching. Initially the Prednisone seemed to work. With
the exception of the constant urination, the itching seemed to stop.
Then he started losing his hair first on his belly and hindlegs and
now under his throat. The vet seems out of ideas and I am concerned I
will be left with a completely hairless lab. Also want to get away
from the "chemical" solution and affect on his body longterm. Are
there any recommendations or ideas? Please .....

Thanks much in advance

Sam

[Wingnut]

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Need group opinion and possible advice. My 5yo lab has environmental
allergies and getting cortisone shots to control the itching.
Recently (30days) the Vet recommended I change to Prednisone
administered orally as an alternative that would allow me to better
control the itching. Initially the Prednisone seemed to work. With
the exception of the constant urination, the itching seemed to stop.
Then he started losing his hair first on his belly and hindlegs and
now under his throat. The vet seems out of ideas and I am concerned I
will be left with a completely hairless lab. Also want to get away
from the "chemical" solution and affect on his body longterm. Are
there any recommendations or ideas? Please .....

Thanks much in advance

Sam


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I don't have an answer for you, but I suggest you post your question to
rec.pets.dogs.health, as it gets more traffic. This group is practically
defunct.