My vet switched my cat from prednisolone to methylprednisolone a month or two ago, I don't know if there could be a shortage of that too but I have not had any problems getting refills? It might be an alternative?
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Prednisolone not available??
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Prednisone needs to be converted by the liver to turn into Prednisolone. Therefore Prednisolone is easier on the liver because it's already in it's natural form and works full strength. A study was just done showing that Prednisolone is better as it doesn't lose some of it's potency because of the conversion process.
The last sentence, "These data indicate that oral prednisolone is the superior choice for cats."
Bioavailability and activity of prednisone and prednisolone in the feline patient
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00410_2-6.x/abstract
The last sentence, "These data indicate that oral prednisolone is the superior choice for cats."
Bioavailability and activity of prednisone and prednisolone in the feline patient
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00410_2-6.x/abstract
I took Patches for his recheck this morning and Prednisolone still isn't available here except with compounding. She said it is beginning to become available but it still isn't here in this market. He is doing well with the Dexamethasone that she gave him as a substitute a couple of months ago so I got a refill on that.
I ran into this as well with Toby at the CVES in Chicago where he gets his chemotherapy. They gave me a liquid cherry version and said I could get a formulary version for more money. I called his regular vet and they had plenty of the regular prednisolone pills and gave me a two month supply. So if you are able to shop around, you may find a practice that does not use it much and has some, or a pharmacy that has it.
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Someone posted a website to go to that tells the difference of the two. Thanks
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PREDNISOLONE IS NO LONGER BEING SOLD IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO A WEBSITE I
FOUND YOU CAN BUY IT IN CANADA.
Myself and a friend have been buying our expensive drugs for our pets there for awhile.
My cat was on Flovent 180.00 here and 50.00 in Canada. The only problem is that it
does take 21 days to get it.
The prednisolone is for a friend kitty. Vets throughout Mass can not get it either.
So what exactly is going on no one knows for sure.
FOUND YOU CAN BUY IT IN CANADA.
Myself and a friend have been buying our expensive drugs for our pets there for awhile.
My cat was on Flovent 180.00 here and 50.00 in Canada. The only problem is that it
does take 21 days to get it.
The prednisolone is for a friend kitty. Vets throughout Mass can not get it either.
So what exactly is going on no one knows for sure.
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That's not true whatsoever. My vet has it and I just today got it from Target pharmacy and I'm in New Hampshire. It depends on the manufacturer but that website is not accurate. I even asked my vet about it and she said she has not had a problem getting it. It's in shortage from different manufacturers but not all of them.
I think you'll find it's Brand Name predinisolone that's no longer being sold, but generic versions should still be available.
http://drugs.emedtv.com/prednisone/generic-prednisone.html
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I checked with our Targets here in Mass after I read your post and they went into there computer and it is not being stocked any longer in
Targets central distribution pharnacy.
Also several of our Vets have tried to order it and can not get it.
What Target in NH do you use and I will get a script and go up ? My cat is very old and this seems to work and My Vet could only find
30 tabs that he got from another Vet who had some left.
Targets central distribution pharnacy.
Also several of our Vets have tried to order it and can not get it.
What Target in NH do you use and I will get a script and go up ? My cat is very old and this seems to work and My Vet could only find
30 tabs that he got from another Vet who had some left.
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Thanks for the info. Prednisone and Prednisolone are in the same family but different. They do make a generic for Prednisolone and that is back
ordered and would prefer to stay with name brand.
I am waiting for a Vet friend in Hartford Ct to call back so I can see if he is having any problems with getting it.
Thanks
ordered and would prefer to stay with name brand.
I am waiting for a Vet friend in Hartford Ct to call back so I can see if he is having any problems with getting it.
Thanks
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I will check with Tufts that is not too far from me.
Thanks
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I use the Hookset NH Target. I'd call ahead of time and ask if they have it because they stocked it just for me and I just got some. So I don't know if they have anymore.
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Thank you,
I will call ahead.
My Vet friend at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut said he can no longer get prednisolone so he just put them on prednisone.
I am waiting for a call back from Tufts and I will also check with my bird vet in Rhode Island. I had the birds before the cats and
one cat got to close and got bit bad. Never went near the bird again. He is 37.
Thanks again.
I will call ahead.
My Vet friend at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut said he can no longer get prednisolone so he just put them on prednisone.
I am waiting for a call back from Tufts and I will also check with my bird vet in Rhode Island. I had the birds before the cats and
one cat got to close and got bit bad. Never went near the bird again. He is 37.
Thanks again.
Greetings--see posts #15 and #17 for pet pharmacies where you can get prednisolone. Diamondback Drugs in Arizona (http://www.diamondbackdrugs.com/), and Wedgewood Pharmacy in New Jersey (http://www.wedgewoodpharmacy.com/about-us/). Both need a call from your vet to fill a prescription. I just got mine yesterday, 100 x 5mg tabs for .35 cents each. If I'd gotten them through my vet directly, they charged $1/tablet...but were happy to call in the prescription. Our local pharmacy here sells a brand name Millipred, but he could only sell 20, and they were $1/each. I found nothing in Canada, as I also have an account there for my pets. Diamondback seems to be well-stocked, and they're filling orders from vets across the country. Same with Wedgewood. The only difference in their pills is that they're not scored in the middle, so would be hard to give a cat "half" a tablet.
Good luck! I hope you find some soon. -Pamela
Good luck! I hope you find some soon. -Pamela
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Target sells only Millipred as well and they also aren't scored. But I have a pill splitter that I got from Drs. Foster and Smith and it works fine. Just so others know, Millipred is in fact prednisolone, it's just a generic name.
I just got Prednisolone from my vet earlier this week - at least that's what it says on the label and I'm assuming that's what's in the bottle. 50 tables. If I get a chance I'll call or stop by the office to ask them about this.
Wow! Looks like I'm not the only one on the hunt for prednisolone. My female cat was put on a low dose for her inhaled allergies. We don't want to do injections and my vet doesn't like straight prednisone for cats because it is harder on their liver. He gave me a written script to take to a human pharmacy as all the vets are backordered. I called Walmart, walgreens, riteaid, safeway, target, fred meyers and a few others and no one has it. They have the liquid version but it was super expensive. Well, my vet could get the same liquid for cheaper, but it is an awful cherry flavor because it is for humans. (No xylitol, I checked). Anyways they coud do that or have a compounding pharmacy do it in capsules for more money. I decided to do the liquid to start, as I am pretty good at giving her any kind of medicine. Well, let me tell you, I am NEVER getting the liquid again! It is horrible. She has to have 1.5 cc of the liquid for the loading dose and she gags and foams at the mouth. She is getting better about it and less foaming. I give her some treats right after and she is ok. We are now at the half dose every other day which is good, but afterr I finish this I think we will do the compounded capsules for more money.
I think that once we have some more money saved up, we are also going to take her to a specialist to get allergy testing done and maybe do allergy shots. We know it isn't food, or fleas, but she is constantly itchy and gets scabs although they subside at various times of the year. Baths help somewhat and I do them once a week. Still sucks though.
I think that once we have some more money saved up, we are also going to take her to a specialist to get allergy testing done and maybe do allergy shots. We know it isn't food, or fleas, but she is constantly itchy and gets scabs although they subside at various times of the year. Baths help somewhat and I do them once a week. Still sucks though.
I had to give kittens bubble gum flavored erythromycin and I had a follow up syringe with water to help get the taste out of their mouths, that might help you! Also you might want to look into homeopathic preparations that have anti inflammatory properties. I use some from two docs pet health for my fiv+ fosters, one has rhinitis and is always congested and this seems to help.
Thanks BarbB!
I will try the water chaser. I do give her some stinky treats afterward so she isn't too mad at me and that seems to work. The allergies are actually manifested in her skin rather than being respiratory. I did food elimination trials, different flea preventatives, changing bedding ect. She gets worse in the fall and spring, although it has extended a little farther this year. I am wondering if it is our apartment. We live in a ground level apartment in the Pacific Northwest. While I keep a mold under control with cleaning and a dehumidifier, being ground level can sometimes mean extra moisture in the air. Never had these issue in california! Apparently we have a mold addenendum to our lease and minor mold ins the tenant responsibility as long as it isn't the life threatening stuff that comes from major issues like leaks and such. It is an upscale apartment too, but everyone I talk to says you have to keep on top of that stuff especially in window frames and such. I just notice that her allergies are better at my parents, whos house is an a frame and above ground. Oh well, we will be moving next year as soon as the lease is up because they jack up rent every year to rediculous amounts and add on extra fees never fail.
I will try the water chaser. I do give her some stinky treats afterward so she isn't too mad at me and that seems to work. The allergies are actually manifested in her skin rather than being respiratory. I did food elimination trials, different flea preventatives, changing bedding ect. She gets worse in the fall and spring, although it has extended a little farther this year. I am wondering if it is our apartment. We live in a ground level apartment in the Pacific Northwest. While I keep a mold under control with cleaning and a dehumidifier, being ground level can sometimes mean extra moisture in the air. Never had these issue in california! Apparently we have a mold addenendum to our lease and minor mold ins the tenant responsibility as long as it isn't the life threatening stuff that comes from major issues like leaks and such. It is an upscale apartment too, but everyone I talk to says you have to keep on top of that stuff especially in window frames and such. I just notice that her allergies are better at my parents, whos house is an a frame and above ground. Oh well, we will be moving next year as soon as the lease is up because they jack up rent every year to rediculous amounts and add on extra fees never fail.
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