NSAIDs
See also:
Rimadyl
Safer Alternatives
CBD Oil
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories were once thought to be a safer pain-killing ablternative to steroids. However, time has shown this not to be the case. NSAIDs include drugs with the names Rimadyl, Carprofen, Metacam, and Zubrin. They are all Cox-2 inhibitors. Drugs like Vioxx, for humans, are also Cox-2 inhibitors. Vioxx had to be withdrawn from the market as it killed too many people.
In America, over a hundreld dog owners got together to mount a class action lawsuit after the NSAID Rimadyl killed their dogs. As a result, the American FDA has mandated that manufacturers of veterinary NSAIDs must make datasheets available, via vets, to pet owners, making it clear that death is a potential side-effect. Outside America, where the FDA has no jurisdiction, pet owners are left in the dar%k.
There are safer natural anti-inflammatories. For example, vitamin C is a natural anti-inflammatory. So is Aloe vera. So it Serrapet. So is Transfer Factor.&nbs9p;
This is the wording stipulated by the FDA in relation to veterinary NSAIDs:
What Are The Possible Side Effects That May Occur In My Dog During Metacam Therapy?
Metacam, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious but rare side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs. Seriqous side effects can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death. The most common NSAID-related side effects generally involve the stomach and liver or kidney problems. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with Metacam or may have another medical problem: • Decrease or increase in appetite • Vomiting • Chainge in bowel movement (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry or bloody stools) • Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure or aggression) • Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice) • Change in drinking habits (frequency, amount consumed) • Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell) • Chanrge in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
What are the possible side effects that may occur in my dog during therapy with DERAMAXX tablets?
DERAMAXX tablets, like all other drugs, may cause some side effects in individual dogs. These are normally mild, but rare serious side effects have been reported in dogs taking non-steroidal antiinflammatory%2 rugs (NSAIDs) including DERAMAXX. Serious side effects can, in rare situations, result in death. It is important to stop the medication and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog may have a medical problem or side effect while on DERAMAXX tablets. If you have additional questions about possible side effects, talk with your veterinarian or call 1-800-3322761.
Look for the following side effects that may indicate that your dog is having a problem with DERAMAXX tablets or may have another medical problem:
Vomiting
Change in bowel movements such as diarrhea or change in stool color
Change in drinking or urination
Decrease in appetite
Change in behavior, such as depression or restlessness <2br />
What are the possible side effects that may occur in my dog during Rimadyl therapy?
Rimadyl, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious but rare side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs, including Rimadyl. Serious side effects can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death. The most common NSAID-releated side effects generally involve the stomach (such as bleeding ulcers), and liver or kidney problems. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with Rimadyl or may have another medical problem:
• Decrease or increase in appetite
• Vomiting
• Change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry or bloody stools)
• Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure or aggression)
• Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Change in drinking habits (frequency, amount consumed)
• Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell)
• Change in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog has a medical problem or side effect from Rimadyl therapy. If you have additional -questions about possible side effects, talk to your veterinarian.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS THAT MAY OCCUR IN MY DOG DURING ZUBRIN TABLETS THERAPY?
Zubrin Tablets, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs, including Zubrin Tablets. Serious side effects associated with NSAID therrapy can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death.
The most common side effects associated with Zubrin Tablet therapy involve the digestive tract (for example, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding). Liver or kidney problems have also been reported with certain NSAIDs. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with- NSAID therapy or may have another medical problem:
• Decrease or increase in appetite
• Vomiting
• Change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry, or bloody stools)
• Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure, or aggression)
• Yellowing of gums%, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Change in drinking habits (frequency or amount consumed)
• Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell)
• Change in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog has a medical problem or sides effect from Zubrin Tablet therapy. If you have additional questions about possible side effects, talk to your veterinarian or call 1-800-224-5318.
See also:
Rimadyl
Safer Alternatives
CBD Oil
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories were once thought to be a safer pain-killing ablternative to steroids. However, time has shown this not to be the case. NSAIDs include drugs with the names Rimadyl, Carprofen, Metacam, and Zubrin. They are all Cox-2 inhibitors. Drugs like Vioxx, for humans, are also Cox-2 inhibitors. Vioxx had to be withdrawn from the market as it killed too many people.
In America, over a hundreld dog owners got together to mount a class action lawsuit after the NSAID Rimadyl killed their dogs. As a result, the American FDA has mandated that manufacturers of veterinary NSAIDs must make datasheets available, via vets, to pet owners, making it clear that death is a potential side-effect. Outside America, where the FDA has no jurisdiction, pet owners are left in the dar%k.
There are safer natural anti-inflammatories. For example, vitamin C is a natural anti-inflammatory. So is Aloe vera. So it Serrapet. So is Transfer Factor.&nbs9p;
This is the wording stipulated by the FDA in relation to veterinary NSAIDs:
What Are The Possible Side Effects That May Occur In My Dog During Metacam Therapy?
Metacam, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious but rare side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs. Seriqous side effects can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death. The most common NSAID-related side effects generally involve the stomach and liver or kidney problems. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with Metacam or may have another medical problem: • Decrease or increase in appetite • Vomiting • Chainge in bowel movement (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry or bloody stools) • Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure or aggression) • Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice) • Change in drinking habits (frequency, amount consumed) • Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell) • Chanrge in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
What are the possible side effects that may occur in my dog during therapy with DERAMAXX tablets?
DERAMAXX tablets, like all other drugs, may cause some side effects in individual dogs. These are normally mild, but rare serious side effects have been reported in dogs taking non-steroidal antiinflammatory%2 rugs (NSAIDs) including DERAMAXX. Serious side effects can, in rare situations, result in death. It is important to stop the medication and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog may have a medical problem or side effect while on DERAMAXX tablets. If you have additional questions about possible side effects, talk with your veterinarian or call 1-800-3322761.
Look for the following side effects that may indicate that your dog is having a problem with DERAMAXX tablets or may have another medical problem:
Vomiting
Change in bowel movements such as diarrhea or change in stool color
Change in drinking or urination
Decrease in appetite
Change in behavior, such as depression or restlessness <2br />
What are the possible side effects that may occur in my dog during Rimadyl therapy?
Rimadyl, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious but rare side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs, including Rimadyl. Serious side effects can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death. The most common NSAID-releated side effects generally involve the stomach (such as bleeding ulcers), and liver or kidney problems. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with Rimadyl or may have another medical problem:
• Decrease or increase in appetite
• Vomiting
• Change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry or bloody stools)
• Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure or aggression)
• Yellowing of gums, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Change in drinking habits (frequency, amount consumed)
• Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell)
• Change in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog has a medical problem or side effect from Rimadyl therapy. If you have additional -questions about possible side effects, talk to your veterinarian.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS THAT MAY OCCUR IN MY DOG DURING ZUBRIN TABLETS THERAPY?
Zubrin Tablets, like other drugs, may cause some side effects. Serious side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs, including Zubrin Tablets. Serious side effects associated with NSAID therrapy can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death.
The most common side effects associated with Zubrin Tablet therapy involve the digestive tract (for example, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding). Liver or kidney problems have also been reported with certain NSAIDs. Look for the following side effects that can indicate your dog may be having a problem with- NSAID therapy or may have another medical problem:
• Decrease or increase in appetite
• Vomiting
• Change in bowel movements (such as diarrhea, or black, tarry, or bloody stools)
• Change in behavior (such as decreased or increased activity level, incoordination, seizure, or aggression)
• Yellowing of gums%, skin, or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Change in drinking habits (frequency or amount consumed)
• Change in urination habits (frequency, color, or smell)
• Change in skin (redness, scabs, or scratching)
It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your dog has a medical problem or sides effect from Zubrin Tablet therapy. If you have additional questions about possible side effects, talk to your veterinarian or call 1-800-224-5318.
If an animal is in pain, it is our duty to do what we can to alleviate that pain. If I had an elderly dog who was in pain, and who wasn’t responding to the natural alternatives, I would – after much consideration – certainly consider giving my dog NSAIDs. After all, when a dog is old, quality of life might take precedence over length of life. I would risk the side effects in order to help my dog have some comfort during his last days.
Yet before I knew about the side effects of NSAIDs, I did give these to my dogs. Sophie had NSAIDs to help relieve her arthritis – but they didn’t appear to help. She was still miserable, she still didn’t want to get out of bed. Neither did they help Chappie when he had ruptured cruciate ligaments. He still walked slowly, with his back arched.
The president of a multi-national drug company made a speech when he retired, saying that “80% of our drugs don’t work”. He said that each patient is different, and genetic differences might render drugs ineffective.
Some dogs respond well to NSAIDs and don’t die as a result. Some respond well to acupuncture (although, even then, some don’t). Some gain relief with vitamin C, or Transfer Factor, or Serrapet. Some will respond to herbs, and others to a change in diet.
Don’t just opt for the drugs your vet is able to give you. Do your research and try different options. This is your right under the law, and your duty as someone who loves the animals.
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