20mg prednisone given to a 7 lb dog by mistake for 10 days - could this do damage long-term to our dog?

[sprouty]

The dog should have been on 5mg instead of 20 - the vet asst gave us the wrong dosage

[ladypam]

Prednisone, a corticosteroid, often affects the body (dog) when taken for long periods of time. It can produce diarrhea, ulcers, pancreas inflammation, muscle degeneration, vomiting, diabetes, weight changes, behavioral changes, and skin/ hair problems. But for short term, there has no documented adverse effect.

If he is experiencing symptoms that is out of the ordinary, consult your vet immediately.