Re: Alternative for Prednisone

[Barb Moermond]

I learned that a long time ago when we were using pred to control Ninja's seizures - worked like a charm too for a few months and then we had to add phenobarbital and her last 2 months were completely seizure free:)

Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Thanks Barb,
I didn't know that was the difference between prednisone and prednisolone.
Nina

Barb Moermond wrote:

> Another alternative is to use prednisolone instead of prednisone to
> save the liver some work. The liver breaks down prednisone into
> prednisolone and THAT is what the body uses.
>
> */Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote:
>
> I thought I'd pass this along, in case any of you are interested in
> discussing it with your vets. As you guys know, Gypsy has been on
> Methylpred shots every two weeks for quite some time now. I have been
> concerned about long term use and Sally found me an alternative
> "Natural
> Hydrocortisone". This is recommended in Dr. Hamilton's book,
> "Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small
> Animals". A
> source for! this Natural Hydrocortisone is: Pet Health Pharmacy in AZ,
> phone: 800-742-0516. She also found an alternative for Metronidazole
> (Flagil), in Dr. Martin Goldstein's, "Nature of Animal Healing. Dr.
> Goldstein talks about using Penicillin G instead of Flagil for
> gastrointestinal disorders because it's less toxic. Speaking of less
> toxic; my vet also has me using a homeopathic remedy called Thuja
> that
> is suppose to help th! e body rid itself of toxins.
>
> I asked my new East/West vet about these alternatives and she's
> putting
> Gypsy on Penicillin G instead of both the Pred and Flagil. I sure
> wish
> I were more sure of what I'm doing! I'll let you know if there is any
> change in symptoms with the change in medication.
>
> Nina
>
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>
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