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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Rimadyl can be very scary. I'd be especially worried with a Yorkie puppy because of the high incidence of liver disease in the breed.
Did Davinci have a bile acids test yet? I would want to be absolutely certain his liver was 100% normal. According to Dr. Center, all Yorkie puppies should have a bile acids test by the time they are 6 months old. It can be routinely done with pre op bloodwork for the neuter, but he's too young for that.
If you are uncomfortable with Rimadyl, I'd discuss it with your vet. |
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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom I have heard of problems w/ Rimadyl as well. But I do know people have used it here w/ success. Like LadyMom said though, it can be scary. There are risks w/ any medication of course, but pain meds will always have add'l risks. Is your vet still open, can you call for consult yet tonight? How is DaVinci's pain?
Here was a link w/in the page you gave, which was also helpful: The Senior Dogs Project |
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Originally Posted by pancakepat There's alot of pain medication out there. Think I'd go w/something different. |
i think milu also took this medicine after her spay surgery, i remember the packaging. it looks the same.
i just think that davinci's pain is not bad enough to risk taking this medicine now that i know the possible side effect. although it looks like it is VERY VERY rare that it will cause death in dogs.
is baby asprin a safer option? maybe i just wont give any pain medication. it seems that if i message his neck it relaxes the muscle and helps with the pain.