Is Temaril-p safe for dogs?
What is the most important thing I should know about Temaril-P? Temaril-P is a prescription medication that is FDA approved for use in dogs. Temaril-P is available as a scored tablet containing trimeprazine tartrate equivalent to 5 mg trimeprazine and prednisolone 2 mg.
What are the side effects of giving a dog prednisone?
What side effects can corticosteroids cause?
- increased thirst and urination.
- increased hunger.
- panting.
- general loss of energy.
- development or worsening of infections (especially bacterial skin infections)
- vomiting or nausea (less common)
Can dogs stay on Temaril-P long term?
This drug combination can cause sleepiness, muscle tremors, increased thirst, appetite, and need to urinate. Due to the steroid in the drug combination, long-term use can cause potbelly, increased susceptibility to infection, elevated blood pressure, poor wound healing, and changes in hair coat.
What does Temaril do for dogs?
Relieves itching and inflammation commonly associated with most skin disorders of dogs. TEMARIL-P is indicated for dogs to relieve itching regardless of the cause. Its synergistic combination of antihistamine and corticosteroid may allow for lower doses of corticosteroids.
What does steroids do to a dog?
Steroids have a potent anti-inflammatory effect and are often used to reduce inflammation. An example of this includes the treatment of allergic conditions in dogs and cats such as flea allergy dermatitis (skin inflammation and itchiness), asthma-like diseases, food allergies and bee stings.
How much Temaril Can I give my dog?
Dosage and Administration
| Weight of Dog | Initial Dosage |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 lb | 1/2 tablet, twice daily |
| 11-20 lb | 1 tablet, twice daily |
| 21-40 lb | 2 tablets, twice daily |
| Over 40 lb | 3 tablets, twice daily |
What happens if you give your dog Temaril P?
Long-term use of Temaril-P can cause some serious health effects, including infections, an upset stomach and even ulcers. Dogs who take Temaril-P or any steroid for a long time may develop other, more concerning health issues. These include: Existing infections may be worsened in dogs taking steroids as well.
What are the long term effects of Temaril P?
According to PetMD, short-term side effects are usually minor, and may include: Long-term use of Temaril-P can cause some serious health effects, including infections, an upset stomach and even ulcers. Dogs who take Temaril-P or any steroid for a long time may develop other, more concerning health issues. These include:
What are the side effects of trimeprazine for dogs?
Those likely to occur due to its trimeprazine content include: 1 Drowsiness [1], sedation [3, 7] 2 Tremors, muscle weakness [3, 7] 3 Depression (your dog becoming withdrawn, losing interest in things it once enjoyed, exhibiting low activity levels) [3, 7]
Can a human take Temaril P with trimeprazine?
There is no combination drug like Temaril P for humans. However, doctors can prescribe the two constituent medicines trimeprazine and prednisolone for humans. This does not mean you can give your dog human doses of these medications. Importantly, there may be ingredients in the human versions like xylitol that are toxic to dogs.
