Rimadyl

Subject: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:46 pm

Got this from a friend of mine who almost lost her dog after using rimadyl.
Her dog had a reaction to the drug, but luckily the vet caught it in time.

But a lot of dogs can use the drug without any problems, but i would still be careful using it. This said, My MIL have been using Rimadyl on her leonbergers for years without any problems.

As soon as your dog begins Rimadyl therapy and during the entire time he takes it, watch for the following symptoms, all signs of potential life-threatening reactions to the drug:

loss of appetite
change in drinking habits (refusal to drink or increased water consumption)
unusual pattern of urination, blood in the urine, sweet-smelling urine, an overabundance of urine, urine accidents in the house
vomiting
diarrhea
black, tarry stools or flecks of blood in the vomit
lethargy, drowsiness, hyperactivity, restlessness, aggressiveness
staggering, stumbling, weakness or partial paralysis, full paralysis, seizures, dizziness, loss of balance
jaundice (yellowing of the skin, mucus membranes and whites of the eyes)

In
the presence of any of these symptoms, IMMEDIATELY STOP the drug and
take your dog to the vet. The earlier you catch the problem, the better
the chances of complete recovery.

Subject: Re: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:29 pm

Sabre was on rimadyl asked my vet over and over tochange it with no luck. So I changed my vet!! He's on metacam now, and seems much better for it.

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Thanks for the warning.. I take it Rimadyl isn't very good then :san41:

Subject: Re: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:41 pm

It can have a lot of serious effects, and is banned fo ruse on humans but still prescibed for animals. It can be very effective for getting animals mobile and relieving pain, but there are kinder options available

Subject: Re: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:19 pm

Marley was on rimadyl on and off for about 6 months after he was attacked by the husky which caused leg damage. Luckily he had no adverse affects.

Subject: Re: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:58 pm

cheers for this kari, its always helpful to hear the pros and cons of every treatment x

Subject: Re: Rimadyl Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:12 pm

Try typing rimadyl into google and read some horror stories about it Scared me to death when Keira was taking it Lots of conflicting stuff on the internet

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