The vet explained calmly how steroid misuse happened in working dogs. Without veterinary supervision, it was illegal. Dangerous. It could push young animals beyond their limits, masking pain while damaging organs and muscles over time. The effects often appeared suddenly, long after the injections stopped.
“It’s especially harmful in young animals,” she added. “Their bodies aren’t finished developing.” Sam felt a surge of anger he hadn’t expected. Fortune wasn’t weak. He’d been pushed far past what he could safely endure.