The calories from the corn oil need to be considered when creating a balanced diet. Corn Allergies One downside to corn is that it, along with chicken, beef, lamb, soy, wheat, egg and dairy products, is a common food allergen for dogs.
There are some very good inhaled steroids that have minimal side effects outside the lungs, yet do very well. These combined with the powerful long term bronchodilators (Advair, Symbicort) are new generation lung meds. So we conclude that there are alternatives to Prednisone, and yes, discuss these with your physician.
Prednisone may be prescribed for many conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose of prednisone should be taken soon, just take that dose.