Please help if you can...

[dragondawg]

Good Thought ...

BUT ... you posted that info a Second Time in your "Quote"!

Maybe you gould go back and edit it OUT of your "Quote" ...
you can ALWAYS "edit" anything you "Quote".


/s/ Phred

Oops! Done.

[Catlady711]

Are you sure you understood your vets instructions/diagnosis/and medications? Did you tell him/her about the Advil BEFORE they gave the Carprofen (aka Rimadyl)??

If yes on both then I'd highly recommend you seek a second opinon from another vet.

If your dog was diagnosed with a toxic dose of an NSAID (Advil) to the point of using charcoal, then why on earth would they prescribe another NSAID immediately afterwards???

We stopped using Rimadyl at our hospital several years ago because of side effects. And anytime the vets would prescribe it they always insisted the dog be off of any other type of pain reliever for at least a week before using any NSAID because of potential for drug interactions and always insisted on lab work first along with follow up lab work periodically.

Taken from Pfizer's website a copy of the drug insert for Rimadyl....
http://www.rimadyl.com/display.asp?c...ies=CN&sec=660

Carprofen is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with characteristic analgesic.

Carprofen is an NSAID, and as with others in that class, adverse reactions may occur with its use. The most frequently reported effects have been gastrointestinal signs. Events involving suspected renal, hematologic, neurologic, dermatologic, and hepatic effects have also been reported.

Studies to determine the activity of Rimadyl when administered concomitantly with other protein-bound or similarly metabolized drugs have not been conducted.

Rimadyl, like other drugs of its class, is not free from adverse reactions. Owners should be advised of the potential for adverse reactions and be informed of the clinical signs associated with drug intolerance.

Adverse reactions may include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dark or tarry stools, increased water consumption, increased urination, pale gums due to anemia, yellowing of gums, skin or white of the eye due to jaundice, lethargy, incoordination, seizure, or behavioral changes.

Serious adverse reactions associated with this drug class can occur without warning and in rare situations result in death (see Adverse Reactions). Owners should be advised to discontinue Rimadyl therapy and contact their veterinarian immediately if signs of intolerance are observed.

The vast majority of patients with drug related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized, the drug is withdrawn, and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated. Owners should be advised of the importance of periodic follow up for all dogs during administration of any NSAID.

All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before initiation of NSAID therapy. Appropriate laboratory tests to establish hematological and serum biochemical baseline data prior to, and periodically during, administration of any NSAID should be considered.