tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097225460915096227.post5630339704838749452..comments2012-07-02T15:09:02.028-06:00Comments on Eyebrow Uplifted: Do Dogs Get 'Roid Rage??Neilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11962627161259255290noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097225460915096227.post-17909689244569122142010-09-16T17:06:15.648-06:002010-09-16T17:06:15.648-06:00I found your page after experiencing aggression fr...I found your page after experiencing aggression from my dog that currently is on pred toward my other dogs; aggression happened several days in a row about an hour or so after the dose was administered. This is the first time I have experienced this apparent effect, and I have had numerous dachshunds on pred for back issues. (But not this one.) Many things that affect people affect dogs as well, so my thought is that roid rage probably is possible.<br /><br />As for your dog's behavior: dogs are ALWAYS unpredictable. Even if they have never strayed from your side before, you never know when a squirrel or something tempting will lead them into danger. Keep her safe, use a lead!<br /><br />Your dog has already entered the geriatric stage, based on the age and your description. Rather than consider roid rage, I suggest you watch for signs of dementia. You may want to speak to your veterinarian because fish oil is believed to help slow the demntia process; there also are veterinary prescription medications that are available. Incidentally, some of the dementia signs my dog periodically shows are: confusion, pacing (sometimes constant), apparent fear when you reach out (can't see hand until it is close), bumping into things, getting caught beneath chairs or in corners and unable to free self, and pottying accidents. You can easily deal with the latter frustration by putting down a puppy pad, so your dog will not feel guilty just because she doesn't have the ability to hold her urine as long as she used to. It will make you both a lot happier! Good luck! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com