Hip Dysplasia((UPDATE))

**labmomma** · 08-21-2006, 04:10 PM

Be careful of Rimadyl because it can cause liver problems. I've had 5 dogs with hip problems and 4 of them had to be put to sleep because of it. They all got to the point that they would lay down and were unable to get up. It broke my heart over and over to send them to the Rainbow Bridge but I could let the suffer any more. With my last dog, I crushed up 1 buffered aspirin and one glucosamine/chrondroitan with her morning feeding and it greatly relieved her problem. She lived one year longer that expected and finally developed cancer to which I had to, once again, send her to the Rainbow Bridge.
Best of luck in treating your dog. God bless!!
Labmomma

**ashleycat** · 08-21-2006, 04:12 PM

nope he didnt. But I'm sure I can find somethingfor her. All your suggestions sounds great.

Should I get her a more energenic doggie to play with her ?

On top of walking her for her excercise. It says a lot of excercise is good to build up muscle and stuff. She's very calm which is probably due to pain.

**Dorothy39** · 08-21-2006, 04:19 PM

I am glad that someone mentioned the reported side affects from this pain medication for dogs.

I read a post awhile ago about the dangerous side affects from the prolonged use of Rimadyl, and, cautioned my son when their Ver precribed this for their Chihuahua. Here is a link that I found.

I don't want to scare the snot out of you, because I know that Runner has been in such horrible pain, and, you were a responsible Mommy too.

I am just concerned. I have read so many sad stories about dogs that died of liver or kidney failure after prolonged use of Rimadyl.

I hope Runner gets to "Running" soon!!!

http://www.doglogic.com/rimadyl.htm