7 Types of Steroids for Dogs
By Jennifer Coates, DVM
Steroids—they’re one of the most common types of medications given to dogs. But did you know that there are actually seven classes of steroid drugs, each of which works differently in the body and has its own set of potential side effects? Read on to learn exactly what you are giving your dog and what problems you should watch out for.
Glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are by far the most common type of steroid used in veterinary medicine. The list of glucocorticoid drugs is long and includes such familiar names as prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone, flumethasone, fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone, and methylprednisolone. At relatively low dos