Bandy got dex injections in the beginning as often as twice a week, but then when we realized the fevers were going to be on going, I got the pills...which wasn't as strong as the injectable. They were worried he would develope diabetis, but I wanted him to be able to eat and feel good...the dex did this for him..I always thought and believed that it was more important that he ate good and got all of his supps in his food...if diabetis came along then we would deal with that if it happened...He never had any type of infection though such as URI or UTI or anything else...almost his worse problem was the ringworm until the last week...His dex pills were only .75mg...and I could keep his temp down as long as 8 to 10 days with them..The shots work much faster...I remember taking him to the vet with 106+ temp..he was out of it...but when we would leave and only get 2 blocks away, he was up looking out the window enjoying the ride...Anyway, I hope you can get some pills to use at home to give Lucy a boost..It will be well worth it..and maybe if she can eat some more she will feel better as Bandy always did.. Our prayers are with you, Kerry, Angel Bandy and Inky I forgot to mention that when Inky has a really bad flare with the IBD, I give him 1/4 dex and that works great for him..I do it for a couple of days then put him back on the pred..He is on 10mg pred, I guess for long term now..
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