[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

My point in all of this is that warnings to all pet owners in bold capital fonts tends to frighten them. That is just not what I feel should be done since the majority of dogs can safely take some of these meds. Taking the case of one dog or a handful is not scientific in any way. Even doing a poll on YT is not scientific! Research has BEEN done and these meds are safe to use as prescribed. One thing to educate, another to harp and frighten imho.

Sure it is good for people to know contraindications and side effects of ANY med...whether for them or their pets. We all should be educated consumers.

Just seems that the focus is never on the good that these meds do...only the bad things that "may" have happened to one or two dogs. I have a difficult time believing that one dose of an NSAID would cause the harm that is being suggested. I suppose anything is possible. But..hey you can give any med to a person or animal and it can be a problem. That does not make it a dangerous medication. Same thing goes with some foods. People and pets can have adverse reactions to foods. We still need to eat and feed out pets.

I have dealt with many dogs in my life...especially in the past few years. They had many different conditions and some could not take certain meds. That is just the way it is...but does not mean I could lump them with all dogs and say that what they cannot take applies to all dogs. I guess I am simply not an alarmist unless it must be! I tend to take illness very serious, but I do not overreact and freak out...that is just not good for me or the pups I care for.