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How to Taper Off Prednisone Dosage. When the vet establishes that the dog no longer needs prednisone treatment, the dose cannot be simply discontinued starting from the following day, because the dog can get severely ill. The prednisone should be gradually tapered off. The vet may decide to taper off prednisone by halving the daily dose or administering a normal dose every second day to the dog. After one week, the dog can get less prednisone, or get the initial dose of prednisone once every three days.
While you are taking prednisone you will need to change what you eat and drink. Prednisone has some side effects, including: 1  weight gain. 2  increased appetite. 3  high blood pressure. 4  higher risk of developing osteoporosisâ or steroid-induced diabetes.odium helps to control the amount of water in our bodies as well as our blood pressure. You need to eat foods that are low in sodium because prednisone can cause you to hold extra water in your body. This causes swelling or puffiness, usually around your eyes and ankles.