The problem is Sue, that unless you have had biopsies etc done to confirm IBD or IBS(and determine which it is) its just an educated guess. Therefore, all treatment afterward is based on that initial supposition. Before I would use a drug such as Pred long term, I personally would need a definite firm diagnosis, not a “best guess’. Yes, Pred does help many autoimmune diseases and diseases such as primary addisons REQUIRE it for the dog to survive, and I do think for many diseases its nothing short of “wonder drug”. But, it can bring with it serious side effects and should not be, in my opinion, used as a rule out drug.
