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Originally Posted by Cha Cha  This is all very interesting. I had a special needs dog that was on Rimadyl on and off long term for 10 years with no issues. She was not a Yorkie. She didn't seem to have any problems with it. Now, I have Mylee and when she had her xrays done and diagnosed with hip dysplasia, my vet mentioned that she may have to go on Rimadyl long term for pain and inflamation. He did say they would do blood work before starting this medication, however. Now I don't know what to think either......guess I will be talking further with him if it gets to that point. |
Yeah labs have issues with it too as my friend's son's baseball coach had a lab that was on it for a short time and died of renal failure with labs and rimadyl is not good at all
the reason this breed has more issues with it is they already have ibd issues and this drug affects the intestines so dogs with ibd or intestinal issues should also NEVER take this drug per out vet.