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Rimadyl
Hi,
My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? Thanks Shell |
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"Mark/Shell" wrote in message
... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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"Mark/Shell" wrote in message
... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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Thanks Tara, I'll have a look on the net and see if that's available in the
UK and ask my vet her opinion. The vet I seen today is excellent and I've dealt with her for years, sadly there are a couple of vets in the practice who I haven't so much faith in. Shell "Tara O." wrote in message ... "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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Thanks Tara, I'll have a look on the net and see if that's available in the
UK and ask my vet her opinion. The vet I seen today is excellent and I've dealt with her for years, sadly there are a couple of vets in the practice who I haven't so much faith in. Shell "Tara O." wrote in message ... "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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"Tara O." wrote: snip I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. We have witnessed first hand both the good & the bad of Rimadyl. Our friend's Dal, Davey would not have been able to stand life without it in his last years. I was convinced that Rimadyl hastened the end of our Spencer's life, even if he was on it for a very short period of time (and had lung cancer). If I had a choice to try something different, I would do that, in spite of the fact that I know that there are perhaps millions of dogs who have taken this drug successfully. Sometimes I am more ruled by emotion than logic. If nothing else I tried first helped, I would try Rimadyl. |
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In article ,
"Tara O." wrote: snip I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. We have witnessed first hand both the good & the bad of Rimadyl. Our friend's Dal, Davey would not have been able to stand life without it in his last years. I was convinced that Rimadyl hastened the end of our Spencer's life, even if he was on it for a very short period of time (and had lung cancer). If I had a choice to try something different, I would do that, in spite of the fact that I know that there are perhaps millions of dogs who have taken this drug successfully. Sometimes I am more ruled by emotion than logic. If nothing else I tried first helped, I would try Rimadyl. |
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Mark: You're going to find that no drug is totally safe for all animals. If
you decide against Rimadyl then you might want to discuss Metacam. (not avail in US but is available in Europe, Canada and Australia) It's not perfect either but we had very good results with it over the past year for both arthritic pain and for post operative (ACL) comfort. Carol Ann, Toronto "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Thanks Tara, I'll have a look on the net and see if that's available in the UK and ask my vet her opinion. The vet I seen today is excellent and I've dealt with her for years, sadly there are a couple of vets in the practice who I haven't so much faith in. Shell "Tara O." wrote in message ... "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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Mark: You're going to find that no drug is totally safe for all animals. If
you decide against Rimadyl then you might want to discuss Metacam. (not avail in US but is available in Europe, Canada and Australia) It's not perfect either but we had very good results with it over the past year for both arthritic pain and for post operative (ACL) comfort. Carol Ann, Toronto "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Thanks Tara, I'll have a look on the net and see if that's available in the UK and ask my vet her opinion. The vet I seen today is excellent and I've dealt with her for years, sadly there are a couple of vets in the practice who I haven't so much faith in. Shell "Tara O." wrote in message ... "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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Funny you should mention Metacam, my friend who runs a Border Collie rescue
suggested it, she swears by it and much prefers it to rimidyl. I have to say there is an improvement in Doug today after 24 hrs on the rimidyl, he's on 1 x 50mg tablet twice a day for 5 days then 1 x 50mg tablet once a day for 5 days, I have kept him quiet today and he seems much happier, I feel he's in less pain maybe only discomfort between tablets which makes me feel much better. Shell "C A Brown" wrote in message .. . Mark: You're going to find that no drug is totally safe for all animals. If you decide against Rimadyl then you might want to discuss Metacam. (not avail in US but is available in Europe, Canada and Australia) It's not perfect either but we had very good results with it over the past year for both arthritic pain and for post operative (ACL) comfort. Carol Ann, Toronto "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Thanks Tara, I'll have a look on the net and see if that's available in the UK and ask my vet her opinion. The vet I seen today is excellent and I've dealt with her for years, sadly there are a couple of vets in the practice who I haven't so much faith in. Shell "Tara O." wrote in message ... "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... Hi, My BC has is slightly dysplacstic, today the vet has put him on Rimadyl for 10 days as he's a touch stiff on his legs. It's the 2nd time he's been on it, last time was about 10 months ago and was just for a short time. To me it seems like a wonder drug, it seems to completely take away the pain so I have to make sure he is kept "quiet" other wise he forgets he has to rest his leg. My question is from reading on the web there are fors and againsts for it, one article says its brilliant until your dog dies from it!! That's a bit frightening! My BC is 17 months old and usually as fit as a fiddle. What are others experiences and thoughts on this drug? I'm not a fan of Rimadyl because I've seen negative side effects from its usage too often for my peace of mind. I'm not disputing that it works, it can just be really harsh for some dogs both initially and long-term (from what I've heard). I've seen great results with the use of Deramaxx and no side effects to date so its my preferred prescription pain reliever. -- Tara |
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