DEBATE ON DEX / SOLU-DELTA / CORTICO-STEROIDS

[FrostyPaws]

Considering dogs suffer from hypovolemic shock, the primary focus should be fluids more than anything else. The only benefit I've read that GCs contribute is increased cardiac output and decreased peripheral resistance. Pushing GCs create a euphoric effect in humans when pushed, and I'd bet it does the same for dogs. That may be one of the reasons dogs tend to look better? Who knows really.

[bulldoghistorian]

Considering dogs suffer from hypovolemic shock, the primary focus should be fluids more than anything else. The only benefit I've read that GCs contribute is increased cardiac output and decreased peripheral resistance. Pushing GCs create a euphoric effect in humans when pushed, and I'd bet it does the same for dogs. That may be one of the reasons dogs tend to look better? Who knows really.

frosty thats a good point , I seldom use them unless absolutely necessary

especially with deep punctures and mouth wounds I also saw very slow healing

best to use this stuff at deaths door

vet also gave me a long lecture of the some side effects on solu delta cortef and better use of solu medrol or even dex