OT - Prednisone for dogs

Good morning all. Does anybody know how long prednisone (metered dose pack that has been tapered for 10 days given to treat arthritis) takes for the side effects to wear off (extreme incontince) in an animal? My 15 year old Dalmatian is on the 8th day of the 10 day dose along with an incontinence drug that we started at the same time. Well about 2 days into the drug regimen, her incontinence got worse than ever and I called the vet. They said that we wouldn't see the effects of the incontinence drug until the prednisone was out of her system. Thanks for any insight Kim (who @ 6:00 AM is mopping the floor for the 3rd time today already )

Hey Hon...I'm up too! I don't know about the Prednisone, but I'll do some looking. I'm sending you an email too! I thought about calling, but I thought it was too early! Becky

I don't know Kim, it would make sense that at least as long as the dog is taking the medication and maybe a little after. I found this website, maybe this will help: http://www.petplace.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=1553

Good morning! Thanks for the link. I will check it out. What are you doing up so early this morning?

Erm....I'm crazy? I'm an early riser anyway. I woke up about 6:00. Mike just walked in to get his medicine...Did you get my email?

I got it and just responded