Published dose range
Published guidance for dogs: VET-DIRECTED (prescription only).
Source: Merck Veterinary Manual →Prescription steroid used for many conditions. The amount and length of a course depend on the reason, and stopping suddenly after long use can be harmful. Do not combine it with an anti-inflammatory such as meloxicam unless your vet says so.
Skip it or ask a vet first if
diabetes (vet decision)stomach ulcerswith NSAIDs
If you think you overdosed
Call the Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 or ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435. Both are staffed 24/7 by veterinary toxicologists.