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โDec-11-2018 05:31 AM
I will go to the vet today to get more medicine and thought I would see if recommend anything different.
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โDec-20-2018 11:20 AM
Happytraveler wrote:
My dog Katie is on Carprofen temporarily. I had no idea it is Rimadyl until I read this thread. She was put under for teeth cleaning, ears plucked and two fatty tumors removed , one on her neck and one on her back. Everything is good with Katie except for my pocket book. :B
colliehauler, Best wishes and a speedy recovery for Mikko
Switch to the generic Rimadyl- Carprofen. Exact same stuff. I have used it on 3 Akitas in my life and ever time it turned am elderly dog into a playful puppy again. It is a Miracle Drug to me.
Just have to monitor the enzymes to make sure your dog doesn't have a reaction to it.
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โDec-12-2018 10:49 AM
colliehauler, Best wishes and a speedy recovery for Mikko
Katie, a female Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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โDec-12-2018 08:33 AM
rockhillmanor wrote:I will check into it, thanks.colliehauler wrote:
Thanks , the reason I asked was a few years ago when Lassie was still alive and another poster had similar issues I told them about Carprofen. You mentioned there were safer alternatives.Vet told me about all nsaids were about the same.
Just trying to relieve the discomfort and pain. Mikko is 14 so I know he is not long for this world.
IMHO they are really not all the same.
I tried everything for my older dog that had spinal issues in his neck and lower back. In my case Rimadyl did absolutely squat for his pain.
He was in so much pain. Actually brought him in to be put to sleep. My vet suggested we try one more option.
He prescribed PreviCox.
This stuff is nothing short of a miracle. Works within minutes and with my dog eliminated all his pain.
He was put on PreviCox at the age of 14, once a day for 8 years. Pain free, no liver problems and it allowed him to live a happy life to the ripe old age of 22! I lost him just a few months ago from something other than his spine issues.
I would ask your vet for a couple of pills to give it a try for a day or so because you will know right away if it works for him. That's what I did and went running back to the vet for more it worked so well!
And BTW, In our house 14 years old was not considered that old! So hang in there with yours!:W
Red - 22 years old
Kenya - 19 years old
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โDec-12-2018 04:34 AM
colliehauler wrote:
Thanks , the reason I asked was a few years ago when Lassie was still alive and another poster had similar issues I told them about Carprofen. You mentioned there were safer alternatives.Vet told me about all nsaids were about the same.
Just trying to relieve the discomfort and pain. Mikko is 14 so I know he is not long for this world.
IMHO they are really not all the same.
I tried everything for my older dog that had spinal issues in his neck and lower back. In my case Rimadyl did absolutely squat for his pain.
He was in so much pain. Actually brought him in to be put to sleep. My vet suggested we try one more option.
He prescribed PreviCox.
This stuff is nothing short of a miracle. Works within minutes and with my dog eliminated all his pain.
He was put on PreviCox at the age of 14, once a day for 8 years. Pain free, no liver problems and it allowed him to live a happy life to the ripe old age of 22! I lost him just a few months ago from something other than his spine issues.
I would ask your vet for a couple of pills to give it a try for a day or so because you will know right away if it works for him. That's what I did and went running back to the vet for more it worked so well!
And BTW, In our house 14 years old was not considered that old! So hang in there with yours!:W
Red - 22 years old
Kenya - 19 years old
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
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โDec-11-2018 06:06 AM
Just trying to relieve the discomfort and pain. Mikko is 14 so I know he is not long for this world.
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โDec-11-2018 05:47 AM
How about that for a non answer.
Kaylee
Winnie 6 1/2 year old golden
2008 Southwind 2009 Honda CRV