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Originally Posted by ProfessorPeteZa  Yes, that's it. she is on Baytril. She seems to be much better with clear/yellow urine. She seems to go longer in between needing to pee now as well. I think she feels much better.
As for this rimadyl, should I continue on it as prescribed? I'm scared of this drug now.  I will ask for a bile acid test on my vet visit on the 21st.
What else, if anything, should I bring up to my Vet? |
I don't know why your vet would prescribe Rimadyl.
There have been so many problems with it. It can even cause liver damage and IMO should never be given to a Yorkie who has not had a bile acids test. If he wanted to prescribe something for pain, Tramadol is much safer. Even Lady, with all her health issues (including liver damage) and medications, can safely take Tramadol for arthritis pain.
My vet sometimes gives a shot for pain right away for a UTI, but no follow up pain pills. If the antibiotics work, the pain goes away pretty quickly.