Usually I post about gardening and cooking, but the introduction of Prednisone into our house this past week and its effect on poor old Malcolm warrants a mention for any pet owners who might discover this entry.
Malcolm, our 5-year-old mixed breed pit bull, got sick after a recent kennel stay. His bordetella vaccine was eight months old and he came back with a nasty cough and runny, mucousy eyes. We thumbed through the phone directory early Sunday morning and found a vet clinic that was open.
Along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds, the vet prescribed a steroid, Prednisone, to boost his immunity system. Well, it worked. It also made him aggressive and prone to quick changes in behavior. He snarled at Scrappy a lot, baring his teeth every time the 20-pound puppy got near Karen. I had to keep the little one behind a baby gate for a few days to limit their interaction and the chance that Malcolm might snap him in two.
