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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Does she have any underlying diseases?
I personally would hesitate to give any NSAID to a Yorkie who hasn't been bile acids tested for liver function.
Rimadyl does have a higher reaction rate than other meds in its class but it is a very necessary drug for dogs who are in severe pain and would be euthanized otherwise. Most dogs will do okay on it but there is always a chance that they won't. I think you need to trust your vet and if you don't, get a second opinion. This drug is one that Ellie's vet would give to a healthy dog after abdominal surgery. I don't think it should be automatically considered horrible but it would depend on my dog's pain level (most likely) whether I'd give something like this....). Tramadol may not work as well but may be worth a try? Or another NSAID? |
Out of curiosity, does the pre-op blood work qualify as sufficient testing before giving this medication, or is BAT necessary? Also, when/how often should a BAT be done?