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Originally Posted by Samallama  A couple weeks ago I noticed that my 3 year old yorkie was being very lethargic and not eating. She rejected the treats she normally loves. I took her to the vet and they said that she was probably just constipated but also gave me some rimadyl in case she was having back pain. With the rimadyl and constipation treatment, she was back to herself for a couple days, but the symptoms soon reappeared. She seemed to be in pain, and when you touched her a certain way she would help. We decided to continue with the rimadyl and now she's worse than ever. Last night she peed all over the floor and was very restless. I think she might have had a seizure, she's had one before. Now she's lethargic and her eye is swollen. I've read that rimadyl can have lethal side effects. Please help. |
I know a little something something about medications. Not much on how they are for dogs, but for humans and I'm sure some of the side effects are similar. Rimadyl is an anti-inflammatory medication similar to ibuprofen/advil/motrin for humans. It's the wrong medication to be giving someone who doesn't eat because it can erode the lining of the stomach and should always be given with food. It doesn't cause lethargy in humans but dogs are different and I think rimadyl can make them sleepy. My dog had it after his neuter and I didn't like how it was making him sleepy and I was also concerned he may have had a seizure while taking it. It can cause kidney failure if taken too frequently or if dehydrated. Anti inflammatory meds usually relieve swelling, but if she has a reaction to the medication it could result in certain swelling.
Hope that helps.