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Yorkieluv · 09-12-2007, 03:14 PM

kalina, thanks for posting that info and for making sure to remind your patients about the possible side effects of the meds they are given. That is sooooo important, and unfortunately, not every vet's office does this.
You are right, long-term use of rimadyl can cause liver damage, and they should definitely be tested every so often while on that med.

JESSY_RN2B · 09-12-2007, 03:32 PM

My poodle has arthritis and used this drug with no problems!

TootiesMom · 09-12-2007, 03:35 PM

my Tinker has been on rimadyl with no side effects but that doesnt mean that someone elses pup will not have them....
Thanks for the heads up!
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blades · 09-12-2007, 04:37 PM

Ow- my heart goes out to u and your puppy. My 10 year old yorkie has been on rimadyl for almost a year for her arthritis. As with any medication, she is monitored closely through blood screenings. So far so good but I am going to mention this controversy the next time I take her in- u can never be too careful with these adorable pooches.

09-12-2007, 03:14 PM	#16
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	kalina, thanks for posting that info and for making sure to remind your patients about the possible side effects of the meds they are given. That is sooooo important, and unfortunately, not every vet's office does this. You are right, long-term use of rimadyl can cause liver damage, and they should definitely be tested every so often while on that med. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

09-12-2007, 03:32 PM	#17
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	My poodle has arthritis and used this drug with no problems! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

09-12-2007, 03:35 PM	#18
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	my Tinker has been on rimadyl with no side effects but that doesnt mean that someone elses pup will not have them.... Thanks for the heads up! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

09-12-2007, 04:37 PM	#19
blades Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cherry hill Posts: 69	Ow- my heart goes out to u and your puppy. My 10 year old yorkie has been on rimadyl for almost a year for her arthritis. As with any medication, she is monitored closely through blood screenings. So far so good but I am going to mention this controversy the next time I take her in- u can never be too careful with these adorable pooches.