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See Appendix for chemotherapy and immunosuppression protocols. Dogs: Ophthalmic: dosage frequency and duration of therapy is dependent upon type of lesion and response to therapy. Usually 1 drop in affected eye(s) q4–24h, tapering in response to therapy. Hypoadrenocorticism: starting dose 0.2 mg/kg p.o. q24h with desoxycortone pivalate (DOCP); 0.1 mg/kg p.o. q24h with fludrocortisone. The dose of prednisolone may be reduced considerably in most cases once the animal is stable; in cases with fludrocortisone it may be discontinued but in cases with DOCP it should be continued at a low dose. Allergy: 0.5–1 mg/kg p.o. q12h initially, tapering to lowest dose q48h. Anti-inflammatory: 0.5 mg/kg p.o. q12–24h; taper to 0.25–0.5 mg/kg q48h. Immunosuppression: 1–2 mg/kg p.o. q24h, tapering slowly to 0.5 mg/kg q48h (for many conditions this will take 4–6 months). Lymphoma: see Appendix. Cats: Ophthalmic, hypoadrenocorticism, allergy: doses as for dogs. Anti-inflammatory: 0.5–1 mg/kg p.o. q12–24h; taper to 0.5 mg/kg q48h. Immunosuppression: 1–2 mg/kg p.o. q12–24h, tapering slowly to 0.5–1 mg/kg q48h (for many conditions this will take 6 months). Lymphoma: see Appendix.