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Check Dexamethasone for your dog
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Why Dexamethasone needs caution
Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid. Excess can cause digestive irritation, panting, thirst and urination changes, blood-sugar effects, and immune suppression.
Signs to watch for
Panting, excessive thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, weakness, dark stool
What to do next
Keep the bottle or packaging, count what may be missing, and call for case-specific guidance even if your dog looks normal.
•Merck Veterinary Manual — Poisonings from Human Prescription Drugs
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.