Anabolic steroids are muscle builders; in contrast, catabolic steroids have a muscle-wasting effect. Here is a short list of those hormones’ natural origins, and associated benefits and risks:
Catabolic Steroids / GLUCOCORTICODIS:
Catabolic steroids are synthesized naturally in the adrenal glands, with the primary hormone being cortisol.
STRESS HORMONE CORTISOL
Endogenous cortisol is known as the “stress hormone” and helps mobilize energy resources during times of stress.
CATABOLIC STEROID BENEFITS:
Synthetic exogenous cortisol drugs are usually prescribed for their:
- anti-inflammatory properties
- insect bite allergic reaction
- hot spot
- anti-itching effect
- atopic and contact dermatitis
- immunosuppressive properties
- autoimmune disease
- cancer
- bulldog back, disc, and neurological disease
- IVDD
- Pain Control
CATABOLIC STEROID RISKS:
Bulldogs and French bulldogs treated with cortisone can suffer both mild and serious side effects, Examples are
- panting
- weight gain
- excessive drinking and eating
- thin skin
- chronic dermatitis
- recurrent UTI
- steroid hepatopathy
- diabetes
- iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome
CORTISOL COMMON RX
Prescribed synthetic cortisols include known generics such as
- pred
- dexamethasone
- methylpred
BULLY THERAPEUTIC STEROID SUBSTITUTES:
- Itching:
- Inflammation:
- Pain & Arthritis:
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Bulldog Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone. Like all drugs, anabolic steroids should only be used after consulting a veterinarian.
ANABOLIC STEROID BENEFITS:
Synthetic derivatives of testosterone are primarily used to help your bulldog:
- add weight
- promote muscle growth
- increase strength
- improve appetite
- recovery from illness and surgery
ANABOLIC STEROID RISKS
Excessive use can lead to harmful side effects, including
- changes in sexual behavior
- testicular atrophy (in males)
- clitoral hypertrophy (in females)
- increase aggression
- liver damage
ANABOLIC STEROIDS AVAILABILITY
It’s important to note that while anabolic steroids are often associated with illicit use in humans, they also have legitimate medical uses, particularly in veterinary medicine. These uses are strictly regulated to prevent misuse and abuse.
In some cases, these anabolic steroids may need to be obtained from compounding pharmacies due to their limited availability in standard veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Bulldog Steroid Monitoring
To ensure the health and well-being of your bulldog, anabolic and catabolic steroids must be carefully monitored by a veterinarian
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About the Author
Roy Kraemer, DVM is the founder of Vet4Bulldog and the V4B line of preventive care products for Bulldogs and French Bulldogs. A Tufts University veterinary school graduate, he built and ran a Southern California veterinary hospital dedicated exclusively to these two breeds, and spent over 20 years working almost entirely with them, including years of rescue work alongside So Cal Bulldog Rescue.
In practice he combined conventional medicine and surgery with regenerative therapies including stem cell treatment, PRP and therapeutic laser, alongside nutrition, topical therapy and supplements. His emphasis throughout has been preventive care and longevity rather than treating problems once they take hold. He has been asked to comment on Bulldog and French Bulldog health by Business Insider, HuffPost, The US Sun, NBC Los Angeles and the OC Register.
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