Weight of Dog (lbs) | Monthly DOCP Dosage (cc's = ml's) | # of days between injections | Glucocorticoid Used | When Gluc's given & amount(s) | Side Effects (if any) |
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5 lbs | 0.2 cc | 28 - 30 | Prednisone | ED 0.75mg | None |
6.4 lbs | 0.25 cc | 21 | Prednisone | ED 0.25mg | None |
12 lbs | 0.8 cc | 28 | None | N/A | None |
15 lbs | 0.56 cc (14 mg) | 25 - 28 | Hydrocortisone | 1.25 - 2.5 mg as needed (for stress or every 3-5 days) | shows signs of saturation on small amounts of hydro - incontinence, aggression, "spacey" |
17 lbs | 0.8 cc | 21 | Liquid Prednisone | 2.5 mg with breakfast | First 1-3 days after shot may show signs of lethargy & little interest in food. After this she's great for the balance of the 21 day cycle. |
18 lbs | 0.65 cc | 21 | Prednisone | 1/8th of a 5mg tablet EOD | None |
23 lbs | 0.75 cc's | 35 | Hydrocortisone | M=7.5 mg E=2.5 mg | Well stabilized, no excessive drinking or urinating. Appetite is normal both morning and evening. Energy levels excellent. |
23 lbs | 0.9 cc's | 22 - 25 | Prednisolone (syrup) | M=1.25 mg | Slight "urgency" to urinate, and some problems with urine concentration. I would not consider her "incontinent" She needs to urinate every 5-6 hours but can make it thru the night. It's playing and excitement that trigger her need to urinate. |
25 lbs | 0.8 ml | 22 - 25 | Hydrocortisone | M=1.25 mg E=1.25 mg | None |
40 lbs | 1 cc | 28 | Prednisone | M=1.25 mg | None |
46 lbs | 1.5 cc (37.5 mg) | 28 | Prednisone | 2.5 mg on a 2-3 day schedule, supplemented as necessary for stress (like having dental work, etc.) | None |
47 lbs | 1.8 cc's | 28 | Prednisone | 2 mg ED | None |
50 lbs | 1.8 cc's | 28 | Prednisone | 0.5 mg ED | None |
55 lbs | 2 ml | 25 - 28 | Prednisone | 1 mg ED | occasional incontinence-treated as necessary with PPA |
64.3 lbs | 2.6 cc (25 mg) | 25 | Prednisolone | 5 mg EOD 2.5 mg EOD | thirst |
65lbs | 2.4 cc | 32 | Hydrocortisone | M=10 mg | None |
69lbs | 1 ml | 25 | Prednisone | M=2.5 mg E=2.5 mg | None |
76 lbs | 3.2 ml | 28 | None | None | None |
132 lbs | 5.0 ml | 28 | Prednisone | 1.25 mg ED | None |
146 lbs | 5.0 ml | 28 | Prednisone | 1.25 mg ED | None |
148 lbs | 3.4 ml | 30 | Prednisone | 1 mg ED 2 mg if stressed | None |
152 lbs | 3 cc | 35 | Prednisone | M=2.5 mg E=1mg | None |
170 lbs | 6.3 ml | 35 | Hydrocortisone | M=2.5 mg | None |