What are Prednisone side effects?

there are many possible side effects of prednisolone as it is a corticosteroid.

in the short term it can cause increase in thirst and urination, increased appetite, increased panting.

in the longer term if taken in longer courses it can cause weight gain, thinning of the skin, pot belly, Diabetes mellitus and iatrogenic cushings syndrome (cushings syndrome caused by excessive oral administration of prednisolone- cushings syndrome has a combination of the above symptoms) these are some of the more common side effects but there are others occasionally encountered.

if your dog has been started on prednisolone by your vet i am sure it is for a very good reason- if it is just a short course then the side effects will only be transitory and will subside when your dog stops taking the pills. if it is a medication for life please do not stop giving the tablets to your dog but discuss it with your vet. prednisolone is sometimes a very useful drug despite it having side effects. REMEMBER all drugs will have some side effects. please talk to your vet if you are worried.