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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I have used Rimadyl for orthopedic problems that required the use of an anti-inflammatory. Yes, there can be renal issues, but it is not as common as you might think. All meds have side effects. Of course you could speak with your vet about an alternative med such as Metacam, but Tramadol would not be a good substitute as it is only for pain control and does not have an anti-inflammatory effect. |
When I asked our vet's partner for an alternative to Rimadyl, he explained to me that all meds have the potential for negative effects and the reason Rimadyl may seem to have a significant number of negative reports is that it is widely used.
In other words, if med A is prescribed 95% of the time, it is likely to have a greater number of negative reports than med B prescribed 5% of the time. Admittedly, this vet is an advisor for the manufacturer. Max has been on Rimadyl 3 times for pain management with no problems.