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Originally Posted by kalina82  i do not have drug inserts in my back pocket so i got this from the rimadyl and metacam websites.
How to give Rimadyl to your dog.
Rimadyl should be given according to your veterinarian’s instructions. Your veterinarian will tell you what amount of Rimadyl is right for your dog and for how long it should be given. Rimadyl should be given by mouth and may be given with or without food.
Q: Is it a preferred protocol to administer Metacam in the oral form after a meal due to the potential for general G.I. upset?
A: No, it does not matter. Metacam Oral Suspension can be administered either directly onto the food or into the mouth. For dogs less than 5 pounds, the dosing is direct from the bottle onto the food. The tip of the bottle has been designed and calibrated to deliver one drop per lb. A 4 lb. dog would receive 4 drops onto the food. If given directly into the mouth, it is not a requirement to provide food with the treatment.
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All of the vets i have worked for do blood work before putting a dog on long term NSAID treatment and then do maintenance blood work checks to make sure everything is ok. I have seen ONE reaction to deramaxx that required hospitalization. The vet told the owner that the deramaxx could have been the culprit AND the vet got in touch with the drug company, all documents were provided and the drug company paid for treatment. The dog's symptoms (kidney problems) were reversed and the last i heard he is doing excellent.
I believe there are a lot of vets who do this as well, but since you seem to have no faith in them, i doubt you will see it this way. |
no need to have in back pocket it is on the internet under fda.gov
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AnimalV.../UCM050394.pdf
It does not say to not give with food though it says can be given orally - no mention of with or without food other than where it states on food so it really is not clear yet warns against ulcers, intestinal bleeding and perforation. It also warns against liver disease and kidney disease dogs I believe.
No actually I have wonderful specialists i deal with that i cannot say enough nice things about. I have stated this over and over again. I just believe pet owners need to educate themselves and understand what is going on as dogs cannot talk like we humans can. We are their advocate.
also can answer the question for the below person of what pain medication is usually used for surgeries as you worked for an orthopedic