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Chrissybear · 03-02-2011, 03:18 PM

Poor guy is soo uncomfortable right now! He had one testicle fully down and the other in the inguinal canal so he has two incisions in his belly. He also had 8 baby teeth removed. He also had extra dew claws on his back legs so they were removed and he was microchipped also.. Poor guy had so much done yesterday but he's eating well and drinking well.

Question- The vet gave me rimadyl for his pain and inflammation. However, she said to only give it to him once a day... I asked if the medication is time relased and she said no... so how does it stay in his system for 24 hours? I want to keep overlapping his meds so he isnt in pain... The vet broke his pills into 1/4 sections of the 25mg pills. I feel like maybe i should break them one more time so he can have 1 pill in the Am and 1 pill in the PM... Anyone else given Rimadyl for their pets?

03-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
Chrissybear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 196	Gizmo got neutered yesterday... Poor guy is soo uncomfortable right now! He had one testicle fully down and the other in the inguinal canal so he has two incisions in his belly. He also had 8 baby teeth removed. He also had extra dew claws on his back legs so they were removed and he was microchipped also.. Poor guy had so much done yesterday but he's eating well and drinking well. Question- The vet gave me rimadyl for his pain and inflammation. However, she said to only give it to him once a day... I asked if the medication is time relased and she said no... so how does it stay in his system for 24 hours? I want to keep overlapping his meds so he isnt in pain... The vet broke his pills into 1/4 sections of the 25mg pills. I feel like maybe i should break them one more time so he can have 1 pill in the Am and 1 pill in the PM... Anyone else given Rimadyl for their pets?