Hi, I accidentally dropped a 10mg prednisone pill prescribed for me and my dog quickly ate it before I realized I had dropped it. She is a 48lb black Labrador/ Border Collie mix, otherwise healthy, and is not on any medication herself. She is acting normal currently. Should I take her to an animal hospital?

Updated On May 20th, 2017

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 48 lbs

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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A 10mg tablet for a 48lb (0.48mg/lb) dog would not be expected to create any complications (dosages as high as 4mg/lb are used in emergency and severe cases). She may have an increased thirst but otherwise is unlikely to have any ill effects. Continue to monitor just in case, any vomiting/diarrhea/bloody stool should be reported to your vet

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