[Ellie May]

there does seem to be a bit more risk with this particular NSAID than some of the others. Aspirin has its own risk and is not recommended unless given under the direction of a vet. There are safer options for dogs. How about Metacam? Could try Tramadol, but it may not be very affected by itself. Certainly couldn't hurt to try... The only problem with stopping the Rimadyl is that the vet may have wanted you to use it for inflammation reduction, not just pain. So it's worth discussing it with him first. IMO, Yorkies shouldn't take NSAIDs without a bile acids test if possible.

But hundreds of thousands to millions have done fine with this drug, so it is very likely that there is nothing to worry about. For my girl, if she was not liver compromised, I would still request something else. Then if her vet still thought it is what we should go with, then I would. BTW, they may just not have some of the others in stock.