Stroke, Paralysis Weakness in Older Rats: A Paralysis Primer by Kathy Barrett Recommended treatment: • Prednisone - 0.55mg/kg to 2.2mg/kg twice per day    Note: Prednisone treatment should not be stopped abruptly. Your rat should be weaned off of this particular medication—3 days/twice per day...3 days/once per day...3 days/once every other day.   Daily massage to affected areas can be especially beneficial. To link to this page: http://www.raisinrats.com/medical/stroke.html