How much dexamethasone injection to give a dog?

DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION 2 mg/mL is offered for the treatment of primary ketosis. The gluconeogenic effects of DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION 2 mg/mL, when administered intramuscularly, are generally noted within the first 6 to 12 hours. When DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION 2 mg/mL is used intravenously, the effects may be noted sooner. read more

The 4 mg/ ml is usually dexamethasone sodium phosphate, and is very short acting. It may only last a day. Regular dexamethasone may last longer, but it is usually 2 mg/ ml. read more

Dexamethasone will suppress the amount of cortisol in a healthy dog, and the cortisol levels will be less than the level before the injection. In a Cushing’s syndrome dog, the levels will be elevated due to an excessive amount of cortisol being produced. read more